F9b5 chord on ukulele
F Dominant Ninth Flat Five. Notes: F, A, B, Eb and G.
How to play F9b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (Eb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 7 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, A, Cb, Eb and G; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the F9b5 chord?
F9b5 (F dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), B (diminished fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play F9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest F9b5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (Eb).
Is F9b5 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.