E 7(b9)

The E 7(b9) chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), B (Perfect fifth), D (Minor seventh) and F (Minor ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E 7(b9) chord

How to play the E 7(b9) chord

  1. Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
  3. Add B (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above E
  4. Add D (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above E
  5. Add F (Minor ninth) — 13 semitones above E
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the E 7(b9) chord

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