Bm9 chord (B minor ninth) on piano
Bm9 (B minor ninth) has five notes: B, D, F sharp, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, Bm9 is the ii9 chord in A major and the vi9 in D major.
Bm9 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 | Bm9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bmin9, B-9 |
| Notes | B D F# A C# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Minor ninth chord |
Bm9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (9), D3 (flat 3), F#3 (5), A3 (flat 7), B3 (1), C#4 (9), D4 (flat 3), F#4 (5), A4 (flat 7), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm9 chord?
Bm9 (B minor ninth) has five notes: B, D, F sharp, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. B is the root, D is the minor third, F# is the perfect fifth, A is the minor seventh and C# is the major second.
How do you play Bm9 on piano?
Play B, D, F#, A and C# together. Shell (left hand): B D A · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bm9 in?
In major keys, Bm9 is the ii9 chord in A major and the vi9 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bm9 and Bm7?
Bm9 is Bm7 (B, D, F# and A) with C#, the 9th, added.