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Bm6/9 — minor six-nine

Notes in Bm6/9: B – D – F# – G# – C#Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

Sixth and ninth over the minor triad, with no seventh. The result is a minor chord that pulls nowhere: it can be the last sound of the song.

The same chord on all four instruments

Bm6/9, x 2 0 1 2 2Bm6/92134×BDG#C#F#
Guitar
Bm6/9, x 2 0 1 2 2Bm6/92134×BDG#C#F#
Electric guitar
Bm6/9, 6 6 0 0Bm6/9612G#C#BD
Cavaquinho
Bm6/9, 4 2 4 4Bm6/92134BDG#C#
Ukulele

Where to use it: Endings in a minor key, bossa nova and jazz — when a plain minor feels too short.

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Part of the Sixths family.

Other chords in this family

B6Bm6B6/9

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