B Dominant 9th
B9 is made of 5 notes: B, D#, F#, A and C#. Here it is in root position, with B at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of B9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from B |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D# | 3 | major 3rd |
| F# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| A | b7 | minor 7th |
| C# | 9 | 9th |
A dominant 9th chord stacks a 9th on top of a dominant 7th. It sounds funky and rich, a classic sound in funk and soul.