B7(#5,#9) guitar chord (B Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Sharp 9th)

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

Steps: 1-3-#5-b7-#9

Notes: B-D#-G-A-D

The B 7(#5,#9) chord sharpens both the fifth and the ninth, delivering a bold and striking sound. With notes B, D#, G, A and D, it is commonly used in jazz and rock to bring intensity and excitement to the music. Below, you'll find how to play the "B 7(#5,#9)" chord, finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
B7(#5,#9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 3rd fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
B7(#5,#9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 15th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other B Chords

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