B9 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A and C#.
How to play B9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
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
All B ukulele chordsdominant 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 ukulele?
The easiest B9 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is B9 hard to play on ukulele?
B9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.