Bm9
notes
The chord Bm9 is made up of these notes:
B
D
F#
A
C#
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strum
The B minor ninth chord (Bm9) is built with five notes: B, D, F#, A, and C#. This chord starts with a root, B, followed by a minor third, D, a perfect fifth, F#, a minor seventh, A, and a major ninth, C#. Together, they create a rich, expansive sound that is often used in jazz and soulful music. The Bm9 chord adds a layer of sophistication and emotion to music, making it perfect for transitions in chord progressions that aim to convey depth and complexity. You’ll frequently find it lending a dreamy, atmospheric feel to ballads and smooth jazz tunes.
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
D4
F#4
A4
C#5
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A4
C#5
B4
D5
Inversion 3
A4
C#5
B4
D5
F#5
Inversion 4
C#5
B4
D5
F#5
A5