A7(#5,b9) guitar chord (A Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(#5,b9), 7(+5,-9), +7b9

Steps: 1-3-#5-b7-b9

Notes: A-C#-F-G-Bb

The A 7(#5,b9) chord sharpens the fifth while flattening the ninth, producing an exotic and tension-filled sound. Its notes A, C#, F, G and Bb work well in jazz to create drama and suspense. Below, you'll find how to play the "A 7(#5,b9)" chord, finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
A7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 6th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
  • Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
A7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret using your pinky
  • Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other A Chords

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Other Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Flat 9th Chords