Accessible Page: D#9b5 Guitar Chord Diagrams | D# Dominant Ninth Flat five

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E, D and high E 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
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# 9b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# 9b5 chord, a complex and beautiful chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes D#, F##, A, C#, and E#, offers a rich and distinctive sound that can add depth and complexity to your music.

The D# 9b5 chord is built using a specific set of music intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering this chord and our tutorial about fretboard intervals can help you in this journey.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the D# 9b5 chord shares some characteristics with other dominant chords. If you're interested in exploring this family further, check out our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Learning to play the D# 9b5 chord can be a bit challenging, but with practice, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing. We'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to form this chord on your guitar. If you're interested in understanding how these chords are built, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals can provide valuable insights.

While the D# 9b5 chord is more advanced than beginner chords, it's a great addition to any intermediate guitarist's repertoire. For more advanced chords, check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners.

Get ready to dive into the world of the D# 9b5 chord and expand your musical horizons!

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