E7b9 chord on piano
E Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: E, G#, B, D and F.
How to play E7b9
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, B, D and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
Fb9 · flat ninth
Notes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
Fb9 · flat ninth
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 E7b9 chord?
E7b9 (E dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh) and F (flat ninth).
How do you play E7b9 on piano?
Play E, G#, B, D and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.