# B major 9 Guitar Chord

> The B major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth C♯ to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With A♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Bmaj9
- Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A♯, C♯
- Intervals: 1 (B), 3 (D♯), 5 (F♯), 7 (A♯), 9 (C♯)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 21

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 4 4 4 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/644446)
- Shape 2: 6 6 8 6 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/668677)
- Shape 3: -1 13 11 11 12 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/xdbbcb)
- Shape 4: -1 13 11 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/xdbb0b)
- Shape 5: -1 1 1 4 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/x11422)
- Shape 6: 6 4 4 4 4 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/644447)
- Shape 7: 6 4 4 6 4 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/644647)
- Shape 8: 6 6 4 6 4 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/a-sharp/664647)

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