Chord Guide
How to Play the B maj9 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Bmaj9 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Bmaj9 – 1st fret
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4fr
Bmaj9 – 4th fret
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6fr
Bmaj9 – 6th fret
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Bmaj9 – 8th fret
Theory & Context
The Bmaj9 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unique sound. It is built using the notes B, D#, F#, A#, C#, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.