Bmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Bmaj9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Bmaj9, step by step.
- Notes: B, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets: 3 3 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Bmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- B major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- B (root), Eb (major 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th), Bb (major 7th), Db (9th)
- Notes
- B, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets
- 3 3 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bmaj9 chord
Here is the Bmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- 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.
What notes are in the Bmaj9 chord?
The Bmaj9 chord is built from five notes: B, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Bmaj9 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.