Bmaj9 guitar chord (B Major 9th)

Symbols: maj9, M9, maj7(9)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9

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

The B maj9 chord is a lush and sophisticated chord that extends the major 7th by adding a ninth. With the notes B, D#, F#, A# and C#, it delivers a dreamy and elegant sound, making it a favorite in jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "B maj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 2nd fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
Position your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 7

Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 15th fret with your pinky
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 14th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

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