B7#9 guitar chord
The B7#9 chord (B 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes B, D#, F#, A and C##, formula 1–3–5–b7–#9.
- Notes
- B D# F# A C##
- Type
- 7th sharp 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
x20242How to play B7#9
The easiest B7#9 shape is x20242, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Gritty and aggressive, famous as the 'Hendrix chord' in rock and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the B7#9 chord?
B7#9 contains B, D#, F#, A and C##. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–#9.
Is B7#9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x20242.
What can I play instead of B7#9?
B7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when B7#9 is too hard or too busy.