B7b9 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: B, D#, F#, A and C.
How to play B7b9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 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 B7b9 chord?
B7b9 (B dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh) and C (flat ninth).
How do you play B7b9 on ukulele?
The easiest B7b9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is B7b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.