B9 chord on guitar
B Dominant Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A and C#.
How to play B9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 8 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 9 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 9 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 10 (A).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play B9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Broot
D#3 · major third
F#5 · perfect fifth
Ab7 · minor seventh
C#9 · ninth
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B9 chord?
B9 (B dominant ninth) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh) and C# (ninth).
How do you play B9 on guitar?
The easiest B9 is the "fret 8 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 8 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 9 (B). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 9 (C#).
Is B9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated hard and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.