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B minor ninth chord
The Bm9 chord (minor ninth) is made of the notes B, D, F♯, A, C♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9.
Bm9
Ninths · 5 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| ♭3 | D | Minor third |
| 5 | F♯ | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | A | Minor seventh |
| 9 | C♯ | Major ninth |
Inversions
- Bm9B D F♯ A C♯Root position
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Bm9 chord?
- The notes are B, D, F♯, A, C♯.
- What is the formula of the Bm9 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth.
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