Finger Positions

B9/E diagram
Root Note B
Name B dominant ninth over E
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7m-9M
Relative Minor G#m
Notes E, B, D#, F#, A, C#
Aliases B9

How to play the B9/E Chord

The B9/E is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the B dominant ninth over E is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9M intervals. In the key of B Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the B9/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

B → F# → G#m → E

vi-IV-I-V

G#m → E → B → F#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to B helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

B C#m D#m E F# G#m A#dim

7ths

Bmaj7 C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 F#7 G#m7 A#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Bebop Mixolydian Mixolydian B6 Lydian Dominant Lydian Minor Bebop Minor Composite Blues Messiaen's Mode #3 Chromatic

* 9 scales found containing the notes E, B, D#, F#, A, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the B9/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 71, 63, 66, 69, 61
Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 493.8833012561241, 311.1269837220809, 369.9944227116344, 440, 277.1826309768721