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

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

Also known as: B#7♯5b9, B#7+5b9

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How to Play B#+7b9 on Guitar

B#+7b9, B#7♯5b9, B#7+5b9

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, Fx♯, A♯, C♯

9,9,8,8,11,8 (231141)
8,9,8,8,11,9 (121143)
8,11,8,8,9,9 (141123)
8,9,9,8,11,8 (123141)
8,11,9,8,9,8 (142131)
9,11,8,8,9,8 (241131)
x,11,9,8,9,8 (x42131)
x,9,8,8,11,9 (x21143)
x,9,9,8,11,8 (x23141)
x,11,8,8,9,9 (x41123)
9,11,8,8,9,x (24113x)
8,9,9,8,11,x (12314x)
9,9,8,8,11,x (23114x)
8,11,9,8,9,x (14213x)
9,11,x,8,9,8 (24x131)
8,9,x,8,11,9 (12x143)
9,9,x,8,11,8 (23x141)
8,11,x,8,9,9 (14x123)

Quick Summary

  • The B#+7b9 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, Fx♯, A♯, C♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#7♯5b9, B#7+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♯♯, Fx♯, A♯, C♯. On Guitar in Open E tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#+7b9 on Guitar?

To play B#+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 B#+7b9 chord?

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

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

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

What are other names for B#+7b9?

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

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