B Major 9th
Bmaj9 is made of 5 notes: B, D#, F#, A# and C#. Here it is in root position, with B at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from B |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D# | 3 | major 3rd |
| F# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| A# | 7 | major 7th |
| C# | 9 | 9th |
A major 9th chord adds a 9th to a major 7th. It sounds lush and dreamy, the sound of smooth jazz and neo-soul ballads.