A Dominant Ninth Guitar Arpeggio — Drop B

A Dominant Ninth in Drop B — Notes and Intervals

Notes: A, C#, E, G, B

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9M

Formula: 2W-WH-WH-2W

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Drop B (B-F#-B-E-G#-C#)

Also known as: 9

The A Dominant Ninth arpeggio contains 5 notes (A, C#, E, G, B). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on 6-string guitar — Drop B. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.

Explore This Arpeggio in Other Tunings

• A Dominant Ninth in Standard Tuning
• A Dominant Ninth in Drop D
• A Dominant Ninth in DADGAD
• A Dominant Ninth in Open G
• A Dominant Ninth in Baritone (B Standard)
• A Dominant Ninth in 7-string
• A Dominant Ninth in 8-string
• A Dominant Ninth in Drop C
• A Dominant Ninth in Open D
• A Dominant Ninth in Half Step Down
• A Dominant Ninth in Open E
• A Dominant Ninth in Open A
• A Dominant Ninth in Double Drop D
• A Dominant Ninth in Open C

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