B 6/9
Notes:B – D# – F# – G# – C#
Formula:R-M3-P5-M6-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-M6-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6-9
Introduction
The B 6/9 piano chord (B6/9) consists of the notes B, D#, F#, G#, C#. Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-6-9.
Notes
B 6/9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B4 – D#5 – F#5 – G#5 – C#6 |
| 1st Inversion | D#4 – F#4 – G#4 – C#5 – B5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F#4 – G#4 – C#5 – B5 – D#6 |
Key Signature
The key of B 6/9 has 5 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-M6-M9
The B 6/9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-M6-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-M6-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
B 6/9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the B 6/9 chord?
The B 6/9 chord (B6/9) contains 5 notes: B, D#, F#, G#, C#. Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9.
How is B6/9 used in music?
B6/9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for B6/9?
B6/9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-6-9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on B and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice B6/9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing B6/9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve B6/9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.