B#9 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: B#9 is a B# Dominant 9 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯. In Open E tuning, there are 4 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 Banjo

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

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯

10,11,8,9,8 (34121)
8,11,10,9,8 (14321)
10,8,8,9,11 (31124)
8,8,10,9,11 (11324)

Quick Summary

  • The B#9 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 4 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#7/9, B#79, B#97, B# dom9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#9 chord on Banjo?

B#9 is a B# Dominant 9 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 4 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#9 on Banjo?

To play B#9 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 4 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 Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 4 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♯♯.