G#7b9
notes
The chord G#7b9 is made up of these notes:
G#
B#
D#
F#
A
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The G# dominant seventh flat nine chord (G#7♭9) is a spicy, intriguing chord that can really catch your ear. It's built from five notes: G#, B#, D#, F#, and A. Imagine starting with the familiar G# as your anchor, then adding a major third with B#, a perfect fifth with D#, a minor seventh with F#, and the zesty flat ninth with A, which gives it that extra kick. This chord is a favourite in jazz and Latin music, where musicians love to use it to add tension and colour, especially when transitioning between sections or resolving back to a more stable chord. In a song, the G#7♭9 can create a sense of anticipation or surprise, adding a rich, unexpected twist to a musical progression.
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
B#3
D#4
F#4
A4
G#4
Inversion 2
D#4
F#4
A4
G#4
B#4
Inversion 3
F#4
A4
G#4
B#4
D#5
Inversion 4
A4
G#4
B#4
D#5
F#5