B7b9
notes
The chord B7b9 is made up of these notes:
B
D#
F#
A
C
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strum
The B dominant seventh flat nine chord (B7b9) is a rich, complex chord that features a blend of five notes: B, D#, F#, A, and C. This chord is built starting with a root (B), followed by a major third (D#), a perfect fifth (F#), a minor seventh (A), and a flat ninth (C). It's often found in jazz and classical music where it adds tension and intrigue, making it perfect for dramatic or transitional moments in a song. In chord progressions, the B7b9 serves as a powerful, dominant chord that resolves beautifully to its tonic, often leading listeners to a satisfying musical conclusion while adding a hint of surprise and sophistication.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
D#4
F#4
A4
C5
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A4
C5
B4
D#5
Inversion 3
A4
C5
B4
D#5
F#5
Inversion 4
C5
B4
D#5
F#5
A5
