E 7 sharp 9 sharp 5 Guitar Chord
E7♯9♯5
Altered
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5 notes
·Symbol : 7♯9♯5
Chord Notes
E
R
Ab
3
C
♯5
D
♭7
G
♭3
Solfège : Mi – Lab – Do – Ré – Sol
Chord Structure
E
2T
Ab
2T
C
T
D
5½T
G
About this chord
The 7♯9♯5 chord accumulates two upward alterations (augmented ninth and fifth), creating a tense color derived from the whole-tone scale. Its particular symmetry is exploited in advanced jazz contexts for tension before resolving to major or minor chords.
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