F7(b5,b9) guitar chord (F Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(b5,b9), 7(-5,-9)

Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-b9

Notes: F-A-B-Eb-Gb

The F 7(b5,b9) chord combines a flat fifth and a flat ninth to the dominant seventh, resulting in a highly dissonant and dramatic sound. Its notes F, A, B, Eb and Gb are often used in jazz to heighten emotional tension. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "F 7(b5,b9)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
F7(b5,b9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
F7(b5,b9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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