B7#9 guitar chord (B Dominant 7th, Sharp 9th)

Symbols: 7#9, 7+9, 7b10

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-#9

Notes: B-D#-F#-A-D

The B 7#9 chord sharpens the ninth, creating a powerful and gritty sound. With notes B, D#, F#, A and D, this chord is iconic in blues and rock music, often used to evoke a raw, emotional quality. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "B 7#9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
B7#9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2
B7#9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3
B7#9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Other B Chords

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Other Dominant 7th, Sharp 9th Chords