Bm9 chord on guitar
B Minor Ninth. Notes: B, D, F#, A and C#.
How to play Bm9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Bm9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Broot
Db3 · minor third
F#5 · perfect fifth
Ab7 · minor seventh
C#9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
More B chords
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Bm9 with another bass note
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm9 chord?
Bm9 (B minor ninth) is made of five notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh) and C# (ninth).
How do you play Bm9 on guitar?
The easiest Bm9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Bm9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.