E11b9 guitar chord (E Dominant 11th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 11b9, 7sus4(b9)

Steps: 1-5-b7-b9-11

Notes: E-B-D-F-A

The E 11b9 chord adds a flat ninth to the dominant 11th, resulting in a suspenseful and tension-filled tone. With notes E, B, D, F and A, it's often used in jazz to create a rich, dissonant atmosphere. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "E 11b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your index finger
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 15th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Other E Chords