B+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 4 String Tuning

Short answer: B+7b9 is a B Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C. In 4 String tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B7♯5b9, B7+5b9

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How to Play B+7b9 on Guitar

B+7b9, B7♯5b9, B7+5b9

Notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C

9,8,10,8,10,8 (213141)
9,8,10,8,8,10 (213114)
9,8,10,0,10,0 (213.4.)
9,8,10,0,0,10 (213..4)
x,4,7,5,4,8 (x13214)
x,4,7,5,8,4 (x13241)
9,8,10,x,10,8 (213x41)
9,x,10,8,10,8 (2x3141)
9,8,10,x,8,10 (213x14)
9,x,10,8,8,10 (2x3114)
9,8,10,0,10,x (213.4x)
9,8,10,0,x,10 (213.x4)

Quick Summary

  • The B+7b9 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C
  • In 4 String tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: B7♯5b9, B7+5b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B+7b9 chord on Guitar?

B+7b9 is a B Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C. On Guitar in 4 String tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B+7b9 on Guitar?

To play B+7b9 on in 4 String tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B+7b9 chord?

The B+7b9 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C.

How many ways can you play B+7b9 on Guitar?

In 4 String tuning, there are 12 voicings for the B+7b9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C.

What are other names for B+7b9?

B+7b9 is also known as B7♯5b9, B7+5b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C.

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