E13b9 guitar chord (E Dominant 13th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 13b9, 13-9, 7(b9,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9-13

Notes: E-G#-B-D-F-C#

The E 13b9 chord combines a dominant 13th with a flat ninth, producing a dark, intense sound. Its notes E, G#, B, D, F and C# are favored in jazz to create a striking and unresolved feeling. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "E 13b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 1st fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 10th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 12th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 14th fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret
Press the low E (6th) string on the 12th fret with your thumb
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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