Bmaj9 chord (B major ninth) on piano
Bmaj9 (B major ninth) has five notes: B, D sharp, F sharp, A sharp and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Bmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in B major and the IVmaj9 in F# major.
Bmaj9 inversions and fingering
B D# A# · LH 5-3-1
B A# D# F# C# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Bmaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | BM9, BΔ9 |
| Notes | B D# F# A# C# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Bmaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (9), D#3 (3), F#3 (5), A#3 (7), B3 (1), C#4 (9), D#4 (3), F#4 (5), A#4 (7), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bmaj9 chord?
Bmaj9 (B major ninth) has five notes: B, D sharp, F sharp, A sharp and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. B is the root, D# is the major third, F# is the perfect fifth, A# is the major seventh and C# is the major second.
How do you play Bmaj9 on piano?
Play B, D#, F#, A# and C# together. Shell (left hand): B D# A# · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bmaj9 in?
In major keys, Bmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in B major and the IVmaj9 in F# major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bmaj9 and Bmaj7?
Bmaj9 is Bmaj7 (B, D#, F# and A#) with C#, the 9th, added.