B MINOR NINTH - PIANO
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | ♭VII | IX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Minor seventh | Major ninth |
| B | D | F# | A | C# |
ALL ABOUT THE B MINOR NINTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The B Minor Ninth chord is composed of 5 notes :
- B (Root)
- D (Minor third)
- F# (Perfect fifth)
- A (Minor seventh)
- C# (Major ninth)
These notes form a minor ninth chord, creating a dark but rich color.
How to play B Minor Ninth on piano
The m9 chord B Minor Ninth is a minor seventh chord (1-3b-5-7b) with an added major ninth.
- Complete structure: root, minor third, fifth, minor seventh, major ninth
- Lush minor sound: less tense than m7, richer
- Minor jazz: enriched ii degree chord in ii-V-i
- Funk and neo-soul: sophisticated and deep grooves
The ninth added to the minor triad with seventh creates a color that is both melancholic and sophisticated, highly prized in jazz and neo-soul.
Common uses of B Minor Ninth
The m9 chord enriches minor progressions:
- Minor jazz: ii degree in iim9-V7-im7 or im9
- Modal jazz: dorian mode chord
- Neo-soul: rich and introspective grooves
- Modern funk: harmonic sophistication
Styles
Jazz: enriches all minor progressions.
Neo-soul: signature color of the genre.
Modern funk: sophisticated and deep grooves.