How to play B Dominant 7 flat 9 on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 4353
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 4.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 3.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 5.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 3.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in B Dominant 7 flat 9
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| B | 1 (root) |
| D♯ | 3 |
| F♯ | 5 |
| A | ♭7 |
| C | ♭9 |
The formula for B Dominant 7 flat 9 (7♭9) is 1 3 5 ♭7 ♭9: take the root, then the scale degrees listed.
When to use B7♭9
Dominant 7 flat 9 chords are dark and tense with a hint of Spain. They usually lead to a minor chord a fifth below, as in E7♭9 to Am.
Other B chords
B, Bm, B7, Bmaj7, Bm7, Bsus2, Bsus4, B°, B+, Badd9, B6, Bø7
Other dominant 7 flat 9 chords on ukulele
C7♭9, D♭7♭9, D7♭9, E♭7♭9, E7♭9, F7♭9, F♯7♭9, G7♭9, A♭7♭9, A7♭9, B♭7♭9
Frequently asked questions
How do you play B Dominant 7 flat 9 on ukulele?
The easiest B7♭9 shape on ukulele is 4353 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 4. Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 3. Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 5. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 3.)
What notes are in B Dominant 7 flat 9?
B Dominant 7 flat 9 (B7♭9) contains the notes B D♯ F♯ A C. The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 ♭9.
How many ukulele shapes are there for B7♭9?
There are many. This page shows 1 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
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