Bmaj9 chord on guitar
B Major Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play Bmaj9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 4. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (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.
All 4 ways to play Bmaj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 6
HardFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bmaj9 chord?
Bmaj9 (B major ninth) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A# (major seventh) and C# (ninth).
How do you play Bmaj9 on guitar?
The easiest Bmaj9 is the "barre at fret 4" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 4. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#).
Is Bmaj9 hard to play on guitar?
Bmaj9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.