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Bmaj9 piano chord

B major ninth

Symbol
Bmaj9
Notes
B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯
Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with Bmaj9. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play Bmaj9

Play the root B with the left hand and the upper notes with the right hand. Leaving out the 5th makes the chord easier to grab and sounds just as full.

Inversions

Extended chords are usually spread over both hands. Here is the full chord in root position; in practice the 5th is often left out.

Root position B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯

Practice Bmaj9 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes Bmaj9 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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