Bmaj9 chord on Zhongruan – Fifths (G-D-A-E)
in Fifths (G-D-A-E) tuning
Bmaj9
Major 9
Notes:B · D# · F# · A# · C#
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Fingerings (3)
Bmaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 8 4 7 | 3 4 1 2 | D# A# C# B | hard | |
| 6 8 6 7 | 1 3 1 2 | C# A# D# B | medium · barre on fret 6 | |
| 6 9 6 6 | 1 2 1 1 | C# B D# A# | medium · barre on fret 6 |
The Bmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes B, D#, F#, A#, C#. Below are playable fingerings for Zhongruan – Fifths (G-D-A-E) 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 Bmaj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | B |
| 3 | 4 | D# |
| 5 | 7 | F# |
| 7 | 11 | A# |
| 9 | 14 | C# |
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Other roots
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What notes make up the Bmaj9 chord?
Bmaj9 is a Major 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.