B9 Guitar Chord
A full, rich sound. A staple chord of funk and R&B music. Automatically includes the seventh — if you don't want it, use add9. On guitar, the fifth is often omitted.
Strings
X–1–0–1–1–1
Notation for B9 chord
Other names: B dominant 9th, B 9th, B 9
Music theory name: dominant ninth chord
Common name: B ninth chord
Intervals and tones in B9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | Root |
| D | Major 3rd |
| F | Perfect 5th |
| Ab | Minor 7th |
| C | Major 9th |
All Variations
Open
X–1–0–1–1–1
Fret 5
6–5–6–5–6–X
Fret 6
6–8–6–7–6–8
Fret 12
X–13–12–13–13–13