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Bmaj9 chord on piano

B Major Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A# and C#.

Bmaj9 piano chord, root positionBC4C5D#F#A#C#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Bmaj9

  1. Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add D#, F#, A# and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. 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
A#7 · major seventh
C#9 · ninth

Notes and theory

Broot
D#3 · major third
F#5 · perfect fifth
A#7 · major seventh
C#9 · ninth

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 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 major ninth chord sound like?

The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.