V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
E7b9 Chord
Learn the E7b9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1E3G#5Bb7Db9F
Playable E7b9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 2 0 1 0 1
D shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 4 5 2 x 6 x
C shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 7 6 7 6 7
A shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 x 10 9 10
G shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 12 x 9 10 9 10
Full fretboard map
Every E7b9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using E7b9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | E |
| 3 | 3 | G# |
| 5 | 5 | B |
| b7 | b7 | D |
| b9 | b2 | F |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – b2