F7b9 chord on piano
F Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: F, A, C, Eb and Gb.
How to play F7b9
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C, Eb and Gb 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
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
Gbb9 · flat ninth
Notes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
Gbb9 · 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 F7b9 chord?
F7b9 (F dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and Gb (flat ninth).
How do you play F7b9 on piano?
Play F, A, C, Eb and Gb 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.