I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
B6/9 Chord
Learn the B6/9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1B3D#5F#6G#9C#
Playable B6/9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 2 x 6 4 4
G shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 7 6 6 6 7 7
E shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 7 x x 8 9 9
D shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 9 x 9 13 x 11
C shape, fret 13
Low to high strings: x 14 13 13 14 14
Full fretboard map
Every B6/9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using B6/9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | B |
| 3 | 3 | D# |
| 5 | 5 | F# |
| 6 | 6 | G# |
| 9 | 2 | C# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 2