Accessible Page: Easy Ways To Play The B9 Guitar Chord
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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D 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 is movable
Audio file
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B 9 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the B 9 chord, a vibrant and rich chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the following notes: B, D#, F#, A, and C#. These notes are derived from specific intervals, namely 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals before diving into this lesson.
The intervals that build the B 9 chord are also known by their complete names, which are as follows: Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), and Major Ninth (9). To understand more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, we recommend our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to play the B 9 chord using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are denoted depending on the intervals that compose them, please visit our tutorial on how to denote chords.
The B 9 chord, like other dominant chords, is often used in jazz and blues music. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial about jazz chord progression offers a deep dive into how maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, including the B 9, are used in creating captivating jazz progressions.
Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary or a seasoned guitarist seeking to refine your skills, mastering the B 9 chord is a worthwhile endeavor. For more advanced chords, check out our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords.
We hope you enjoy exploring the rich sound and versatility of the B 9 chord. Happy playing!
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