B#9 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: B#9 is a B# Dominant 9 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯. In 5 string tuning, there are 2 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#7/9, B#79, B#97, B# dom9

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How to Play B#9 on Bass

B#9, B#7/9, B#79, B#97, B#dom9

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯

1,0,1,0,0 (1.2..)
1,0,5,5,3 (1.342)

Quick Summary

  • The B#9 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 2 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#7/9, B#79, B#97, B# dom9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#9 chord on Bass?

B#9 is a B# Dominant 9 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 2 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#9 on Bass?

To play B#9 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 2 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#9 chord?

The B#9 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯.

How many ways can you play B#9 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 2 voicings for the B#9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯.

What are other names for B#9?

B#9 is also known as B#7/9, B#79, B#97, B# dom9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯.