F#7b9 chord on guitar
F Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine, also written Gb7b9. Notes: F#, A#, C#, E and G.
How to play F#7b9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open G and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 12 position
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#7b9 chord?
F#7b9 (F sharp dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh) and G (flat ninth).
How do you play F#7b9 on guitar?
The easiest F#7b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is F#7b9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine chord sound like?
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco.