Bmaj9 chord on ukulele
B Major Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play Bmaj9
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bmaj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
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 ukulele?
The easiest Bmaj9 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is Bmaj9 hard to play on ukulele?
Bmaj9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.