# 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 G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-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: 34

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 0 4 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/420422)
- Shape 2: 4 4 0 4 2 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/440422)
- Shape 3: 4 4 0 4 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/440432)
- Shape 4: 4 4 0 4 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/440402)
- Shape 5: -1 11 0 11 0 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/xb0b09)
- Shape 6: -1 11 11 11 0 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/xbbb0a)
- Shape 7: -1 11 11 11 12 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/xbbbca)
- Shape 8: 4 4 0 1 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor-6-add-9/g-sharp/440102)

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