B7(b5 guitar chord (B Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(b5,b9), 7(-5,-9)

Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-b9

Notes: B-D#-F-A-C

Variation 1
  • Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 7th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
  • Barre the 13th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 14th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other B Chords

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