# B dominant 7th sharp 9th Guitar Chord

> The B dominant 7th sharp 9th dominant 7th sharp 9th chord introduces a sharp ninth C𝄪, creating a bluesy, expressive tension. The clash between the major third D♯ and sharp ninth C𝄪 gives it a powerful, gritty sound used in jazz, funk, and rock. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B dominant 7th sharp 9th.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B7♯9
- Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C𝄪
- Intervals: 1 (B), 3 (D♯), 5 (F♯), ♭7 (A), ♯9 (C𝄪)
- Mood: funky, bluesy, edgy, aggressive
- Genres: Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Rock
- Playable shapes: 35

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/x00442)
- Shape 2: 5 5 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/554445)
- Shape 3: 5 6 0 7 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/560777)
- Shape 4: -1 0 0 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/x00877)
- Shape 5: -1 0 0 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/x00b0b)
- Shape 6: -1 12 0 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/xc0b0b)
- Shape 7: -1 0 12 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/x0cb0b)
- Shape 8: -1 0 0 11 12 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a/x00bcb)

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