Chord · 6ths & Adds
B6/9 — B Six-Nine
B6/9 is the B six-nine chord. It is built on the root B with major 3rd (D♯), perfect 5th (F♯), major 6th (G♯) and major 9th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6 9, sounding the notes B D♯ F♯ G♯ C♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still B6/9.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Six-Nine
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6 9
- Notes
- B D♯ F♯ G♯ C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of B6/9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 3 | D♯ | major 3rd | D♯4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
| 6 | G♯ | major 6th | G♯4 |
| 9 | C♯ | major 9th | C♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on B
Six-Nine chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.