F7(#5,b9) guitar chord (F Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(#5,b9), 7(+5,-9), +7b9

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

Notes: F-A-C#-Eb-Gb

The F 7(#5,b9) chord sharpens the fifth while flattening the ninth, producing an exotic and tension-filled sound. Its notes F, A, C#, Eb and Gb work well in jazz to create drama and suspense. Below, you'll find how to play the "F 7(#5,b9)" chord, finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
F7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 2nd fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 1st fret
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
F7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3
F7(#5,b9) guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 14th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Other F Chords

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