B7#9 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: B, D#, F#, A and D.
How to play B7#9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled B, D#, F#, A and C##; C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the B7#9 chord?
B7#9 (B dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh) and D (sharp ninth).
How do you play B7#9 on ukulele?
The easiest B7#9 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
Is B7#9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.