E9b5 chord on ukulele
E Dominant Ninth Flat Five. Notes: E, G#, Bb, D and F#.
How to play E9b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play E9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
Bbb5 · diminished fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#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.
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Questions
What notes are in the E9b5 chord?
E9b5 (E dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), Bb (diminished fifth), D (minor seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play E9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest E9b5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is E9b5 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.