V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
E13b9 Chord
Learn the E13b9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1E3G#5Bb7Db9F13C#
Playable E13b9 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 2 1
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 4 2 1 3 1
C shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 7 6 7 6 9
A shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 7 6 7 6 9
G shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 12 x 12 10 9 9
Full fretboard map
Every E13b9 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 E13b9
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 | E |
| 3 | M3 | G# |
| 5 | P5 | B |
| b7 | m7 | D |
| b9 | m9 | F |
| 13 | M13 | C# |
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.