B7b9 guitar chord (B Dominant 7th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7b9, 7-9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9

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

The B 7b9 chord flattens the ninth, adding an intense and exotic flavor to the dominant seventh. Its notes B, D#, F#, A and C are perfect for adding tension in a variety of musical genres, especially in blues and jazz. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "B 7b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Stretch out your ring finger to the 7th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 8th fret, covering all the strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 9th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret using your middle finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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