B6add9 guitar chord (B Major 6th, Added 9th)

Symbols: 6add9, add6/9, 6/9

Steps: 1-3-5-6-9

Notes: B-D#-F#-G#-C#

The B 6add9 chord is a vibrant blend of the 6th and 9th added to the major triad. Its notes B, D#, F#, G# and C# create a warm and inviting sound, often used in jazz, soul, and pop styles. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "B 6add9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Press the B (2nd) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret
Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 3rd to the 5th strings
Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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