Accessible Page: How to Play a F#7(b9) Chord on Guitar – Easy F# Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E, D and B 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 high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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F# 7(b9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 7(b9) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This complex and rich chord is built up of the notes F#, A#, C#, E, and G, and it's built from the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and b9 (Minor Ninth).

Understanding the intervals on the fretboard is key to mastering this chord. The F# 7(b9) chord, like other dominant chords, has a unique sound that can add a sophisticated touch to your playing.

Our guitar music theory tutorial can help you understand how these chords are built by stacking intervals. This knowledge is essential for understanding the structure of the F# 7(b9) chord and other intermediate guitar chords.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the F# 7(b9) chord. If you're interested in learning more about chord notation, check out our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

Once you've mastered the F# 7(b9) chord, you can incorporate it into various common chord progressions, or even experiment with jazz chord progressions, which often use dominant chords like this one.

Remember, learning new chords like the F# 7(b9) can open up a new world of possibilities for your guitar playing. Happy practicing!

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