V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
B13b9 Chord
Learn the B13b9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1B3D#5F#b7Ab9C13G#
Playable B13b9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, fret 13
Low to high strings: x 14 13 14 13 16
G shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 7 x 7 5 4 4
E shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 7 11 7 8 x 8
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 11 9 8 10 8
C shape, fret 13
Low to high strings: x 14 13 14 13 16
Full fretboard map
Every B13b9 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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Progression examples using B13b9
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
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 | Root | B |
| 3 | M3 | D# |
| 5 | P5 | F# |
| b7 | m7 | A |
| b9 | m9 | C |
| 13 | M13 | G# |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – b9 – 13
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.