G#7b9 chord on piano
G Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine, also written Ab7b9. Notes: G#, C, D#, F# and A.
How to play G#7b9
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D#, F# and A 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
Notes 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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F# and A; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7b9 chord?
G#7b9 (G sharp dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A (flat ninth).
How do you play G#7b9 on piano?
Play G#, C, D#, F# and A 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.