B9#5 guitar chord (B Dominat 9th, Sharp 5th)

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

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

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

The B 9#5 chord adds a sharp fifth to the dominant ninth, making for an intriguing and striking harmonic structure. With notes B, D#, G, A and C#, this chord provides a tense and dramatic atmosphere in jazz and fusion genres. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "B 9#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
B9#5 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
  • Barre the 2nd fret with your ring finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
  • 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
B9#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 8th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • With your thumb, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
B9#5 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 15th fret with your pinky
  • Barre the 14th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your index finger
  • 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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Other Dominat 9th, Sharp 5th Chords