Accessible Page: How to Play D#7(b9) Chord on Guitar | D# Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# 7(b9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# 7(b9) chord, a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes D#, F##, A#, C#, and E and is built using a specific set of music intervals - 1, 3, 5, b7, and b9.

Understanding the intervals that compose a chord is key to mastering the guitar. In the case of the D# 7(b9), the intervals are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Minor Ninth. If you need a refresher on intervals, you can check our fretboard intervals tutorial.

The D# 7(b9) chord is not a beginner's chord, but don't let that discourage you. It's a great chord to learn as you progress in your guitar journey. For a more detailed explanation on how chords are built, you can visit our guitar music theory tutorial which teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the D# 7(b9) chord. This will help you visualize and understand the chord better. If you're interested in more advanced chords, you can check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Remember, understanding the D# 7(b9) chord and its place in the dominant (7) guitar chords family will open up a new world of musical possibilities. So, grab your guitar and let's get started!

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