B9
notes
The chord B9 is made up of these notes:
B
D#
F#
A
C#
play
strum
The B flat nine chord (b9) is an intriguing combination of five notes: B, D#, F#, A, and C#. This chord is built by starting with a root, then adding a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and a major ninth. It brings a rich, slightly complex sound that's often found in jazz and fusion genres. Musicians use it to add tension or a sense of sophistication in a chord progression. The b9 chord can create a feeling of unresolved anticipation, making it perfect for building up to a more settled chord, adding a touch of drama and colour to the music.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
D#4
F#4
A4
C#5
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A4
C#5
B4
D#5
Inversion 3
A4
C#5
B4
D#5
F#5
Inversion 4
C#5
B4
D#5
F#5
A5