# B9 Guitar Chord

> The B9 dominant 9 chord enriches the dominant 7th by adding a major ninth C♯, enhancing its tension with a colorful, jazzy flair. This extended harmony adds sophistication, frequently used in jazz, blues, and funk for dynamic progressions.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B9
- Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯
- Intervals: 1 (B), 3 (D♯), 5 (F♯), ♭7 (A), 9 (C♯)
- Mood: jazzy, rich, sophisticated, lush
- Genres: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Fusion
- Playable shapes: 10

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 7 9 7 8 7 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/797879)
- Shape 2: 7 9 7 8 0 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/797809)
- Shape 3: 7 4 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/744445)
- Shape 4: 7 4 4 6 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/744645)
- Shape 5: 7 0 4 6 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/704645)
- Shape 6: 7 0 4 6 4 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/704647)
- Shape 7: 7 6 7 6 7 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/76767x)
- Shape 8: 7 9 7 8 -1 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b9/7978x9)

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