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Chord chart for E+7♭9 Guitar Chord (E augmented 7th flat 9th): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

E augmented 7th flat 9th guitar shapes

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E augmented 7th flat 9th guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

E augmented 7th flat 9th guitar chord

E+7♭9 is the E augmented 7th flat 9th guitar chord. It uses the notes E, G♯, B♯, D, and F and the interval formula 1-3-♯5-♭7-♭9.

The E augmented 7th flat 9th augmented 7th flat 9th chord blends the augmented triad with a minor seventh and flat ninth F, producing a complex, dramatic tension. Its dissonant, unresolved sound is ideal for jazz and film scoring.

Also written as Eaug7♭9, E7♯5♭9, and E7+5♭9.

Root note: E
Quality: augmented 7th flat 9th
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 74

Chord tones

EG♯B♯DF

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 030111

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 3rd string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  3. 3 Let the sixth and fourth strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 030131

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  5. 5 Let the sixth and fourth strings ring open.
  6. 6 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

B♯ Augmented Fifth ♯5

The raised fifth adds lift, drama, and a more unsettled color.

D Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

F Minor Ninth ♭9

The flat ninth adds sharper tension and a more dramatic clash.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 030111

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 3rd string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Let the sixth and fourth strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 030131

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Let the sixth and fourth strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 032131

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string and 3rd string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Let the sixth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 033131

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string and 3rd string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 033130

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 033534

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 053534

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string and 4th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the sixth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E augmented 7th flat 9th shape 053554

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position
  5. 5 Let the sixth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in E+7♭9?

E+7♭9 uses the notes E, G♯, B♯, D, and F. Its interval formula is 1-3-♯5-♭7-♭9.

What is another name for E+7♭9?

E+7♭9 is also written as Eaug7♭9, E7♯5♭9, and E7+5♭9.

How do you play E+7♭9 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 3rd string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Let the sixth and fourth strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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