A+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: A+7b9 is a A Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭. In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: A7♯5b9, A7+5b9

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How to Play A+7b9 on Guitar

A+7b9, A7♯5b9, A7+5b9

Notes: A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭

6,6,5,5,8,5 (231141)
5,6,5,5,8,6 (121143)
5,8,5,5,6,6 (141123)
5,6,6,5,8,5 (123141)
5,8,6,5,6,5 (142131)
6,8,5,5,6,5 (241131)
x,8,6,5,6,5 (x42131)
x,6,5,5,8,6 (x21143)
x,6,6,5,8,5 (x23141)
x,8,5,5,6,6 (x41123)
6,8,5,5,6,x (24113x)
5,6,6,5,8,x (12314x)
6,6,5,5,8,x (23114x)
5,8,6,5,6,x (14213x)
6,8,x,5,6,5 (24x131)
5,6,x,5,8,6 (12x143)
6,6,x,5,8,5 (23x141)
5,8,x,5,6,6 (14x123)

Quick Summary

  • The A+7b9 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭
  • In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: A7♯5b9, A7+5b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A+7b9 chord on Guitar?

A+7b9 is a A Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭. On Guitar in Open E tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A+7b9 on Guitar?

To play A+7b9 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A+7b9 chord?

The A+7b9 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭.

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

In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings for the A+7b9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭.

What are other names for A+7b9?

A+7b9 is also known as A7♯5b9, A7+5b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C♯, E♯, G, B♭.

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