Chord · 6ths & Adds
Bm6/9/11 — B Minor 6/9 / 11th
Bm6/9/11 is the B minor 6/9 / 11th chord. It is built on the root B with minor 3rd (D), perfect 5th (F♯), major 6th (G♯), major 9th (C♯) and perfect 11th (E) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5 6 9 11, sounding the notes B D F♯ G♯ C♯ E. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 6 notes in any octave are still Bm6/9/11.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Minor 6/9 / 11th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6 9 11
- Notes
- B D F♯ G♯ C♯ E
On the keyboard
The notes of Bm6/9/11
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| ♭3 | D | minor 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
| 6 | G♯ | major 6th | G♯4 |
| 9 | C♯ | major 9th | C♯5 |
| 11 | E | perfect 11th | E5 |
Other 6ths & adds on B
Minor 6/9 / 11th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.