Bm9 guitar chord
The Bm9 chord (B minor 9th) is built from the notes B, D, F#, A and C#, formula 1–b3–5–b7–9.
- Notes
- B D F# A C#
- Type
- minor 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
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x20222How to play Bm9
The easiest Bm9 shape is x20222, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Lush and smooth, a staple of neo-soul and jazz.
Other ways to play it
Bm9
Fret 5
Questions
What notes are in the Bm9 chord?
Bm9 contains B, D, F#, A and C#. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7–9.
Is Bm9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x20222.
What can I play instead of Bm9?
Bm7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bm9 is too hard or too busy.