B6/9 chord on ukulele
B Six-Nine. Notes: B, D#, F#, G# and C#.
How to play B6/9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as B69.
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Questions
What notes are in the B6/9 chord?
B6/9 (B six-nine) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), G# (major sixth) and C# (ninth).
How do you play B6/9 on ukulele?
The easiest B6/9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
Is B6/9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.