B 6th Added 9th

B6add9

Notes

B · D# · F# · G# · C#

Intervals

  • RootB (1P)
  • Major 3rdD# (3M)
  • Perfect 5thF# (5P)
  • Major 6thG# (6M)
  • Major 9thC# (9M)

Fretboard

EBGDAE357912F#G#BC#D#BC#D#F#G#BG#BC#D#F#D#F#G#BC#BC#D#F#G#F#G#BC#D#

About

The B6/9 (B–D♯–F♯–G♯–C♯) combines the warmth of the 6th with the openness of the 9th, deliberately omitting the 7th. This keeps the chord stable and resolved — unlike extensions that include a 7th, it does not imply harmonic motion. It is a rich tonic color used in jazz, R&B, and gospel as a final or resting chord. Both the G♯ and C♯ are essential to the sound; the 5th can be omitted in compact voicings. On guitar, spread voicings that separate the 6 and 9 allow both extensions to speak clearly without muddiness. Compared to BMaj9, the 6/9 is warmer and more grounded; compared to Badd9, fuller.

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