A11b9 guitar chord (A Dominant 11th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 11b9, 7sus4(b9)

Steps: 1-5-b7-b9-11

Notes: A-E-G-Bb-D

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

Variation 1
A11b9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
A11b9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 6th fret with your index finger
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3
A11b9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Other A Chords

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Other Dominant 11th, Flat 9th Chords