B°9 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: B°9 is a B Diminished 9 chord with the notes B, D, F, A♭, C♯. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B dim9

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How to Play B°9 on 5-String Guitar

B°9, Bdim9

Notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯

4,3,1,2,0 (4312.)
4,6,6,6,0 (1234.)
4,0,1,2,3 (4.123)
4,6,6,3,3 (23411)
4,3,6,3,6 (21314)
4,0,6,6,6 (1.234)

Quick Summary

  • The B°9 chord contains the notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯
  • In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: B dim9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B°9 chord on 5-String Guitar?

B°9 is a B Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes B, D, F, A♭, C♯. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B°9 on 5-String Guitar?

To play B°9 on in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, use one of the 6 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 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 6 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 dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.

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