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E 13(b9) position 5 guitar chord diagram

Built on E, the E13(b9) chord (E thirteenth flat nine) combines a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a flat ninth, an eleventh and a thirteenth, which gives E, G#, B, D, F, A and C#.

Between fret 1 and fret 2, this page holds one voicing, and it uses an open string. Try the E Half-Whole scale next: it alternates half and whole steps and contains every chord tone except the eleventh.

Press play in the player at the top of the page to hear E13(b9) strummed, then picked as an arpeggio.

E 13th with flat 9th guitar chord is also written as E13(b9), E13b9 or E13-9.

Notes in the E 13(b9) chord:

E G# B D F A C#

Tones in the Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine chord:

Formula: 1 3 5 b7 b9 11 13

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E 13(B9) Guitar Chord Diagrams

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E 13(b9) position 5 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the D string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the high E string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 13(b9) | D 13(b9) | E 13(b9) | F 13(b9) | G 13(b9) | A 13(b9) | B 13(b9) | C#13(b9) | D#13(b9) | F#13(b9) | G#13(b9) | A#13(b9) | Ab13(b9) | Bb13(b9) | Db13(b9) | Eb13(b9) | Gb13(b9)

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FAQ

What notes are in E13(b9)?

E13(b9) is spelled E, G#, B, D, F, A and C#. It stacks a major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, flat ninth, eleventh and thirteenth on E.

In how many ways can E13(b9) be played?

The fact sheet lists one valid voicing for E13(b9). It uses open strings, has no barre, and sits between frets 1 and 2.

Which scale fits E13(b9)?

The E half-whole scale covers every chord tone except the eleventh, A. It includes the flat ninth, F, and the thirteenth, C#.

Why does E13(b9) sound so tense?

The flat ninth F sits only one half step over the root E, and the major third G# stands beside the minor seventh D. That mix creates a strong pull.