Bm9 Ukulele Chord

Here is the Bm9 chord step by step:

1. Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
2. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
3. Put your little finger on the 5th fret of the E string.
4. Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
5. Strum all four strings.

It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

Not really. 4-2-5-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Bm9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

The Bm9 chord is built from five notes: B, D, Gb, A and Db (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th and major 9th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.

Once Bm9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.