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B 7♯9

Notes: B – D♯ – F♯ – A – C♯♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – ♯9
Also written: B7♯9Lower C♯♯ to C♯ and it is B9; lower F♯ to F and it is B7♭5♯9. B, D♯ and A do not move.

Construction

B 7♯9 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Minor 3rd = B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯♯
NoteIntervalDegree
BRoot1
D♯Major 3rd3
F♯Perfect 5th5
AMinor 7th♭7
C♯♯Minor 3rd♭3

How to Play the B 7♯9

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

B 7♯9 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B 7♯9 chord on piano?
The B 7♯9 chord contains the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – A – C♯♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the B 7♯9 chord?
The B 7♯9 chord (B7♯9) contains 5 notes: B, D#, F#, A, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9.
How is B7♯9 used in music?
B7♯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 B7♯9?
B7♯9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-#9, giving it its distinctive sound.

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