Bm(add9) chord on guitar
B Minor Added Ninth. Notes: B, D, F# and C#.
How to play Bm(add9)
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the high E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Bm(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Bmadd9 and Bm add9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm(add9) chord?
Bm(add9) (B minor added ninth) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth) and C# (ninth).
How do you play Bm(add9) on guitar?
The easiest Bm(add9) is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 7 (B).
Is Bm(add9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.