Accessible Page: How to Play a F9b5 Chord on Guitar – Easy F Dominant Ninth Flat five Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

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 high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F 9b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F 9b5 chord. This chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the notes F, A, Cb, Eb, and G. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth). If you are new to understanding these intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The F 9b5 chord is a complex chord that requires a solid understanding of chord notation and how chords are constructed. This chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're just starting out, you might want to first check out our full tutorial on all types of guitar chords.

As a part of the Dominant Chords family, the F 9b5 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions and can add a unique color to your chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about this family of chords, our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords is a great place to start.

Learning to play the F 9b5 chord can be a bit challenging, but with the help of our chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord, you'll be able to master it in no time. And if you're ever unsure about the name of a chord shape, our interactive chord shape analyzer can help.

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