Re: B7b9
By dropping the root (B), you have left a diminished chord, nominally Cdim. So in general a diminished chord in the name of the tone one-half step up from the root your progression originally calls for, may be an acceptable substitute chord. Let your ear be the judge. It's sure easier to finger than trying to get both the root and b9 together, if you're tuned in fifths. -- Paul
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