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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

B 7(#9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B 7(#9) chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, also known as the "Hendrix chord", is composed of the notes B, D#, F#, A, and C##. The intervals that create this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and #9 (Augmented Ninth).

The B 7(#9) chord is an excellent chord to add to your repertoire, especially if you are interested in genres like blues, jazz, and rock. It can add a touch of complexity and intrigue to your chord progressions. For a more comprehensive understanding of chords in general, you may want to visit our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types.

Learning the B 7(#9) chord, like any other chord, involves understanding the unique combination of intervals that make it up. If you're not familiar with terms like 'Major Third' or 'Minor Seventh', you might find our tutorial about fretboard intervals immensely helpful. You can also check our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals for a deeper dive into the subject.

As a dominant chord, the B 7(#9) has a strong pull to resolve to the tonic. It's a common feature in many jazz chord progressions, and you'll often find it in blues and rock as well. To further explore the world of dominant chords, don't forget to check our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Once you've mastered the B 7(#9) chord, you can experiment with different chord inversions to create new shapes and sounds. And remember, if you ever stumble upon a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a great help.

Let's dive into the world of the B 7(#9) chord and discover how this unique and versatile chord can enhance your guitar playing skills!

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