B+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in DROP A 6 STRING Tuning

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

2,5,3,1,1,1 (243111)
2,5,2,1,1,1 (243111)
x,7,3,5,3,4 (x41312)
x,7,6,7,6,8 (x21314)
x,8,10,7,9,0 (x2413.)
2,x,0,1,1,1 (4x.123)
2,3,x,1,3,1 (23x141)
2,5,x,1,1,1 (23x111)
2,3,0,1,x,1 (34.1x2)
2,5,3,1,1,x (24311x)
2,3,0,x,6,4 (12.x43)
2,x,0,5,6,4 (1x.342)

Quick Summary

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

How do you play B+7b9 on Guitar?

To play B+7b9 on in DROP A 6 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 DROP A 6 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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