B9 guitar chord (B Dominant 9th)

Symbols: 9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9

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

The B 9 chord adds a ninth to the dominant seventh, creating a rich and jazzy sound. With notes B, D#, F#, A and C#, it brings a vibrant tension that is often used in blues, jazz, and funk. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "B 9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 2nd fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

With your middle finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret
Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

Barre the 7th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
Position your thumb on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 6th strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 9th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 4th to the 6th strings
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 14th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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