F#7b9#5 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Sharp Five, also written Gb7b9#5. Notes: F#, A#, D, E and G.
How to play F#7b9#5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#7b9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A#, C##, E and G; C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#7b9#5 chord?
F#7b9#5 (F sharp dominant seventh flat nine sharp five) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), D (augmented fifth), E (minor seventh) and G (flat ninth).
How do you play F#7b9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest F#7b9#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is F#7b9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.