B9b5 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Ninth Flat Five. Notes: B, D#, F, A and C#.
How to play B9b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play B9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
Broot
D#3 · major third
Fb5 · diminished fifth
Ab7 · minor seventh
C#9 · ninth
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 9.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B9b5 chord?
B9b5 (B dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F (diminished fifth), A (minor seventh) and C# (ninth).
How do you play B9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest B9b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is B9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth flat five chord sound like?
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension.