E7(b5,#9) guitar chord (E Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Sharp 9th)

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

Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-#9

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

The E 7(b5,#9) chord introduces both a flat fifth and a sharp ninth to the dominant seventh, creating an intensely expressive and edgy sound. With notes E, G#, Bb, D and G, it's used to evoke a sense of mystery and unease in jazz or fusion. Below, you'll find how to play the "E 7(b5,#9)" chord, finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other E Chords

[ Table ]

E Major
E Minor
E 7
E 5
E dim
E dim7
E aug
E sus2
E sus4
E maj7
E m7
E 7sus4
E maj9
E maj11
E maj13
E maj9#11
E maj13#11
E add9
E 6add9
E maj7b5
E maj7#5
E m6
E m9
E m11
E m13
E madd9
E m6add9
E mmaj7
E mmaj9
E m7b5
E m7#5
E 6
E 9
E 11
E 13
E 7b5
E 7#5
E 7b9
E 7#9
E 7(b5,b9)
E 7(b5,#9)
E 7(#5,b9)
E 7(#5,#9)
E 9b5
E 9#5
E 13#11
E 13b9
E 11b9
E sus2sus4
E -5

Other Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Sharp 9th Chords

C 7(b5,#9)
C#/Db 7(b5,#9)
D 7(b5,#9)
D#/Eb 7(b5,#9)
E 7(b5,#9)
F 7(b5,#9)
F#/Gb 7(b5,#9)
G 7(b5,#9)
G#/Ab 7(b5,#9)
A 7(b5,#9)
A#/Bb 7(b5,#9)
B 7(b5,#9)