A7b9#5 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Sharp Five. Notes: A, C#, F, G and Bb.
How to play A7b9#5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7b9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9#5 is an altered dominant with a raised fifth and lowered ninth, a strong jazz tension chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 b9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C#, E#, G and Bb; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7b9#5 chord?
A7b9#5 (A dominant seventh flat nine sharp five) is made of five notes: A (root), C# (major third), F (augmented fifth), G (minor seventh) and Bb (flat ninth).
How do you play A7b9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest A7b9#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
Is A7b9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine sharp five chord sound like?
The 7b9#5 is an altered dominant with a raised fifth and lowered ninth, a strong jazz tension chord.