D7b9#5 chord on ukulele
D Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Sharp Five. Notes: D, F#, A#, C and Eb.
How to play D7b9#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D7b9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7b9#5 chord?
D7b9#5 (D dominant seventh flat nine sharp five) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A# (augmented fifth), C (minor seventh) and Eb (flat ninth).
How do you play D7b9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest D7b9#5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
Is D7b9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.