Bm9 guitar chord (B Minor 9th)

Symbols: m9, min9, -9

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9

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

The B m9 chord extends the minor 7th by adding a ninth for a richer harmonic texture. Its notes B, D, F#, A and C# produce a soulful and deeply expressive sound, ideal for jazz, blues, and R&B. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "B m9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Bm9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2
Bm9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 7th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
Bm9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
  • Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

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