Bm9
Extended · B root
Bm9
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
0 st3 st7 st10 st14 st
Notes in Bm9
BRoot
D3rd
F#5th
A7th
C#9th
B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.
Identify the Chord Quality on B
Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard Bm9, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in B
Related Extended
About the Bm9 Chord
The Bm9 chord is a minor 9th chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D, F#, A, C# — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings. Practising the Bm9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.