Accessible Page: How to Play B6/9 Chord on Guitar | B Major Sixth Nine Added

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

B 6/9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B 6/9 chord, a rich and vibrant chord belonging to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes B, D#, F#, G#, and C#, creating a harmonious blend that is often used in various genres of music.

The B 6/9 chord is built using the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and 9 (Major Ninth). Understanding these intervals is crucial in mastering this chord, and you can learn more about this in our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

This chord is part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family, which are known for their rich and full sound. If you are interested in exploring more about this family of chords, check out our tutorial about sixth guitar chords.

Additionally, the B 6/9 chord is also considered an advanced chord, and is often used in jazz and other complex music genres. If you're ready to dive deeper into more advanced chords, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a good place to start.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the B 6/9 chord. If you're keen on understanding the theory behind building chords, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals useful.

Learning to play the B 6/9 chord will open up new possibilities in your playing, allowing you to explore new sounds and progressions. So let's get started!

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