Bmadd9 guitar chord
The Bmadd9 chord (B minor added 9th) is built from the notes B, D, F# and C#, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- B D F# C#
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
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x20422How to play Bmadd9
The easiest Bmadd9 shape is x20422, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bmadd9 chord?
Bmadd9 contains B, D, F# and C#. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Bmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x20422.
What can I play instead of Bmadd9?
Bm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bmadd9 is too hard or too busy.