E7b9
notes
The chord E7b9 is made up of these notes:
E
G#
B
D
F
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strum
The E7b9 chord, known as the E dominant seventh flat nine, is a fascinating chord that brings a touch of tension and colour to music. Built from the notes E, G#, B, D, and F, this chord combines a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and a flat ninth. It’s often used in jazz and flamenco music, where its slightly dissonant tone adds drama and intrigue. In musical progressions, the E7b9 can lead smoothly into a resolution, often creating a sense of anticipation or surprise. It’s a great choice when you want to spice things up or add an unexpected twist to a piece.
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
G#3
B3
D4
F4
E4
Inversion 2
B3
D4
F4
E4
G#4
Inversion 3
D4
F4
E4
G#4
B4
Inversion 4
F4
E4
G#4
B4
D5