Accessible Page: How to Play E9b5 Chord on Guitar | E Dominant Ninth Flat five

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, D and high E 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
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

E 9b5 Description

Welcome to this tutorial on the intriguing E 9b5 chord. This chord, which belongs to the Dominant Chords family, is composed of the notes E, G#, Bb, D, and F#. The intervals that make up this chord are 1, 3, b5, b7, and 9, which correspond to the Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.

The E 9b5 chord is not your everyday chord, it's more complex than the chords you would encounter in a beginner's guitar lesson. This chord is often found in more advanced musical pieces, particularly in the genres of jazz and blues. If you're interested in delving deeper into the world of complex chords, you might find our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords useful.

The construction of the E 9b5 chord involves stacking intervals, a concept that you can learn more about in our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. The intervals in the E 9b5 chord include a Diminished Fifth (b5) which gives the chord its distinctive sound. For more on this, check out our tutorial on diminished guitar chords.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is key to mastering the E 9b5 chord, and you can enhance your knowledge on this topic by visiting our tutorial on fretboard intervals. It's also important to understand how to denote chords based on the intervals that make them up, and our tutorial on chord notation will be of great help in this regard.

Finally, the E 9b5 chord, being a ninth chord, is part of a larger family of chords that share common characteristics. Our tutorial on ninth guitar chords will give you a broader perspective on these types of chords.

As you embark on this tutorial, remember that mastering the E 9b5 chord, like any other, requires practice and patience. So, grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the E 9b5 chord!

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