B9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 6-string B tuning Tuning

Short answer: B9 is a B Dominant 9 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯. In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 14 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B7/9, B79, B97, B dom9

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How to Play B9 on Guitar

B9, B7/9, B79, B97, Bdom9

Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯

10,11,9,11,x,0 (2314x.)
10,9,9,x,8,0 (423x1.)
10,11,x,11,11,0 (12x34.)
10,7,6,x,6,7 (421x13)
10,x,6,9,6,7 (4x1312)
7,7,6,x,6,10 (231x14)
7,x,6,9,6,10 (2x1314)
10,x,9,11,8,0 (3x241.)
0,9,9,x,8,10 (.23x14)
0,11,x,11,11,10 (.2x341)
10,7,x,11,8,7 (31x421)
7,7,x,11,8,10 (11x423)
0,11,9,11,x,10 (.314x2)
0,x,9,11,8,10 (.x2413)

Quick Summary

  • The B9 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯
  • In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 14 voicings available
  • Also written as: B7/9, B79, B97, B dom9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B9 chord on Guitar?

B9 is a B Dominant 9 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯. On Guitar in 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B9 on Guitar?

To play B9 on in 6-string B tuning tuning, use one of the 14 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B9 chord?

The B9 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯.

How many ways can you play B9 on Guitar?

In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 14 voicings for the B9 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 B9?

B9 is also known as B7/9, B79, B97, B dom9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯.

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