A7b9 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: A, C#, E, G and Bb.
How to play A7b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 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 A7b9 chord?
A7b9 (A dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh) and Bb (flat ninth).
How do you play A7b9 on ukulele?
The easiest A7b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is A7b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.