Bm9 chord on Mandola
in Standard (CGDA) (C-C-G-G-D-D-A-A) tuning
Bm9
Minor 9
Notes:B · D · F# · A · C#
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Fingerings (4)
Bm9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 2 | 1 1 2 2 – – 3 3 | C# C# A A D D B B | easy | |
| 9 9 6 6 9 9 5 5 | 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1 | A A C# C# B B D D | hard | |
| 11 11 7 7 11 11 0 0 | 2 2 1 1 3 3 – – | B B D D C# C# A A | hard | |
| 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 | 1 1 2 2 – – – – | C# C# B B D D A A | medium |
The Bm9 chord (Minor 9) is built from the notes B, D, F#, A, C#. Below are playable fingerings for Mandola generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Bm9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · ♭3 · 5 · ♭7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | B |
| ♭3 | 3 | D |
| 5 | 7 | F# |
| ♭7 | 10 | A |
| 9 | 14 | C# |
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Other roots
What notes make up the Bm9 chord?
Bm9 is a Minor 9 chord built from the notes B, D, F#, A, C#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.