E9b5 guitar chord (E Dominat 9th, Flat 5th)

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

Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-9

Notes: E-G#-Bb-D-F#

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

  • Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string