Dominant 7th Sharp 9
The Hendrix Chord — 'Purple Haze' (1967)
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – #9
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 10 semitones, 15 semitones
The E7#9 chord sounds raw, aggressive, and electrifying. It is built from the notes E, G#, B, D, G, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in funk, and blues. The Hendrix Chord — 'Purple Haze' (1967).
Notes: E – G# – B – D – G | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – #9
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