B 9th chord
B9 chord (also called Dominant 9th chord) for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The B ninth is a five-note chord. Due to practical circumstances, however, the fifth (F#) is often omitted and/or the chord is played inverted. The chord is often abbreviated as B9.
Omissions: B9(no3): B - F# - A - C#; B9(no5): B - D# - A - C#.
Theory: The B ninth chord is constructed with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh and a major ninth.
B9
Notes: B - D# - F# - A - C#
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One of many possible inversions (B9/A)
Notes: B - F# (left hand) A - C# - D# (right hand)
Two-hand voicing
B9 inverted
One of many possible inversions (B9/A)
Notes: B - F# (left hand) A - C# - D# (right hand)
Two-hand voicing