Guitar chord F7(b9) - diagrams and theory
Welcome to our tutorial on the F 7(b9) chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family and it's composed of the notes F, A, C, Eb, and Gb. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and b9 (Minor Ninth).
This chord is a bit more complex than the basic major and minor chords, and it's often used in genres like jazz and blues. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords before diving into this lesson.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial. If you're not familiar with music intervals, we recommend our tutorial about fretboard intervals. It will help you grasp the concept of intervals and how they're used to build chords.
Once you've got a handle on the intervals, you'll be ready to learn the F 7(b9) chord. We'll show you chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that illustrate the tones composing the chord. If you want to delve deeper into chord construction, our tutorial on how to build chords by stacking intervals is a great resource.
Remember, mastering chords like the F 7(b9) takes practice and patience, but the payoff is worth it. This chord can add a lot of color and tension to your playing, making your music more interesting and expressive. We hope you find this tutorial helpful and enjoyable. Happy playing!
Notes of the F 7(b9) chord:
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How the Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added chord is built:
Guitar Patterns for the F7(b9) chord
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Position 1
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(b9) | D 7(b9) | E 7(b9) | F 7(b9) | G 7(b9) | A 7(b9) | B 7(b9) | C#7(b9) | D#7(b9) | F#7(b9) | G#7(b9) | A#7(b9) | Ab7(b9) | Bb7(b9) | Db7(b9) | Eb7(b9) | Gb7(b9)
How to create your own F 7(b9) chord fingerings
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!