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#
The E 9b5 chord combines a dominant ninth with a flat fifth, creating a unique blend of tension and dissonance. Its notes E, G#, Bb, D and F# offer an unusual and captivating sound, perfect for jazz or experimental compositions. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "E 9b5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.
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
- 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