Accessible Page: E Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• 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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

E 7(b9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7(b9) chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, rich in harmonic complexity, is composed of the notes E, G#, B, D, and F, built from the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and b9 (Minor Ninth).

Understanding the structure of this chord is essential to mastering its unique sound. You can delve deeper into the concept of chord construction by stacking intervals in this tutorial.

Being part of the Dominant (7) Chords family, the E 7(b9) chord has a distinct sound that sets it apart from other chord types. To gain a broader understanding of dominant chords, you can check out our dominant guitar chords tutorial.

Our E 7(b9) chord tutorial includes detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in the notation of this chord and others, our guitar chord notation tutorial is a great resource.

This chord is more advanced than beginner chords, and is often found in jazz chord progressions. If you're looking to expand your chord repertoire beyond the basics, our intermediate guitar chord tutorial and jazz chord progression tutorial can be very helpful.

Remember, learning new chords like the E 7(b9) can open up new musical possibilities and enhance your guitar playing skills. Happy strumming!

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