Bmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Bmaj9 on ukulele is 3-3-2-4: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- 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 (major 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.
Is there an easier way to play Bmaj9?
Not really. 3-3-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Bmaj9 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.
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 major 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.