Dominant 7th Flat 9
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – b9
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 10 semitones, 13 semitones
The B7b9 chord sounds dark and dramatic, a staple of minor-key resolutions. It is built from the notes B, D#, F#, A, C, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound.
Notes: B – D# – F# – A – C | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – b9
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