Bm(maj9) chord on guitar
B Minor Major Ninth. Notes: B, D, F#, A# and C#.
How to play Bm(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- 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 Bm(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 12 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Broot
Db3 · minor third
F#5 · perfect fifth
A#7 · major seventh
C#9 · ninth
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm(maj9) chord?
Bm(maj9) (B minor major ninth) is made of five notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth), A# (major seventh) and C# (ninth).
How do you play Bm(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest Bm(maj9) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is Bm(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.