B+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: B+7b9 is a B Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C. In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 10 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

10,9,8,8,8,10,x (321114x)
8,9,10,8,8,10,x (123114x)
10,x,8,8,8,10,9 (3x11142)
8,x,10,8,8,10,9 (1x31142)
10,x,8,8,8,10,x (2x1113x)
8,x,10,8,8,10,x (1x2113x)
10,9,8,8,x,10,x (3211x4x)
8,9,10,8,x,10,x (1231x4x)
10,x,8,8,x,10,9 (3x11x42)
8,x,10,8,x,10,9 (1x31x42)

Quick Summary

  • The B+7b9 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯♯, A, C
  • In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 10 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 B (7-String) tuning, there are 10 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B+7b9 on Guitar?

To play B+7b9 on in Drop B (7-String) tuning, use one of the 10 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 B (7-String) tuning, there are 10 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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