B+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 6-string B tuning Tuning

Short answer: B+7b9 is a B Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C. In 6-string B tuning 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

10,8,10,9,8,8 (314211)
8,8,10,9,8,10 (113214)
x,8,10,9,8,10 (x13214)
10,8,10,9,8,x (31421x)
10,8,x,9,8,8 (31x211)
8,8,x,9,8,10 (11x213)
10,11,10,10,x,0 (1423x.)
10,8,10,x,8,0 (314x2.)
10,x,10,10,8,0 (2x341.)
0,8,10,x,8,10 (.13x24)
0,x,10,10,8,10 (.x2314)
0,11,10,10,x,10 (.412x3)

Quick Summary

  • The B+7b9 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C
  • In 6-string B tuning 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 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B+7b9 on Guitar?

To play B+7b9 on in 6-string B tuning 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 6-string B tuning 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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