# 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 C♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of B major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-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: 19

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 4 4 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/x44446)
- Shape 2: 9 9 8 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/998877)
- Shape 3: 9 9 8 8 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/998807)
- Shape 4: 9 9 8 8 0 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/998809)
- Shape 5: 9 9 9 11 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/999bbb)
- Shape 6: -1 4 1 3 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/x41302)
- Shape 7: 9 9 8 8 0 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/998806)
- Shape 8: 9 9 9 8 0 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-9/c-sharp/999806)

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