Chord · 6ths & Adds
Bm(add9) — B Minor Add 9
Bm(add9) is the B minor add 9 chord. It is built on the root B with minor 3rd (D), perfect 5th (F♯) and major 9th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5 9, sounding the notes B D F♯ C♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Bm(add9).
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Minor Add 9
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 9
- Notes
- B D F♯ C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Bm(add9)
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| ♭3 | D | minor 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
| 9 | C♯ | major 9th | C♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on B
Minor Add 9 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.