# B minor 6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> The B minor 6 add 9 minor 6 add 9 chord combines the minor triad with a major sixth G♯ and ninth C♯, creating a bittersweet, soulful sound. The interplay between the minor third D and major sixth G♯ adds emotional complexity, ideal for jazz and expressive ballads. With C♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of B minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Bmin6(add9)
- Notes: B, D, F♯, G♯, C♯
- Intervals: 1 (B), ♭3 (D), 5 (F♯), 6 (G♯), 9 (C♯)
- Mood: intimate, reflective, thoughtful, soft
- Genres: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Ambient, Soft Pop
- Playable shapes: 24

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 9 9 0 7 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/990797)
- Shape 2: 9 11 0 11 0 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/9b0b09)
- Shape 3: 9 9 9 11 9 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/999b9a)
- Shape 4: 9 11 9 11 9 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/9b9b9a)
- Shape 5: 9 11 9 11 0 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/9b9b0a)
- Shape 6: 9 11 0 11 0 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/9b0b0a)
- Shape 7: 9 11 11 11 0 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/9bbb0a)
- Shape 8: -1 4 0 1 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/x40102)

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