B9 chord on piano
B Dominant Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A and C#.
How to play B9
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D#, F#, A and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Broot
D#3 · major third
F#5 · perfect fifth
Ab7 · minor seventh
C#9 · ninth
Notes 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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dominant ninth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play B, D#, F#, A and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.