Accessible Page: Easy Ways To Play The Bm9 Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 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 low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

B m9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B m9 chord, a beautiful and complex chord that belongs to the Minor Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes B, D, F#, A, and C#, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, b7, and 9. These intervals correspond to the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth, respectively.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the B m9 chord and other similar chords. If you're not yet familiar with these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

The B m9 chord is a more advanced chord, often used in jazz and other sophisticated styles of music. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords before you dive into this lesson.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the B m9 chord. These visual aids will help you grasp the structure of the chord and make it easier for you to play it on your guitar. If you're interested in learning how to build chords by stacking intervals, our tutorial on guitar music theory can provide you with valuable insights.

Lastly, if you're curious about how the B m9 chord can fit into a broader chord progression, we recommend our tutorial on jazz chord progressions. Jazz music frequently uses m7 and 9 chord types, making it a great genre to explore if you're keen on mastering the B m9 chord.

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