Bb13(b9) Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 13(b9) chord. This is a complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is often found in jazz and more advanced musical arrangements. The Bb 13(b9) chord is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, Cb, Eb, and G, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, b9, 11, and 13.
These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Minor Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth respectively. Understanding the theory behind chord construction will greatly enhance your ability to play and create music on the guitar.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and play the Bb 13(b9) chord. We will also delve into the fretboard intervals and how they contribute to the overall sound of the chord. If you are unfamiliar with the notation of these intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial on chord notation.
While the Bb 13(b9) chord may be a bit challenging for beginners, it is a fantastic chord to add to your repertoire if you are an intermediate player looking to expand your chord knowledge. This chord can add a unique flavor to your jazz chord progressions and can take your guitar playing to the next level.
So, let's dive into the world of dominant chords and master the Bb 13(b9) chord together!
Notes in the Bb 13(b9) chord:
BbDFAbCbEbG
How the Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine chord is built:
How To Play The Bb Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine chord on guitar
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Position 1
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 13(b9) | D 13(b9) | E 13(b9) | F 13(b9) | G 13(b9) | A 13(b9) | B 13(b9) | C#13(b9) | D#13(b9) | F#13(b9) | G#13(b9) | A#13(b9) | Ab13(b9) | Bb13(b9) | Db13(b9) | Eb13(b9) | Gb13(b9)
How to create your own Bb 13(b9) chord fingerings
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!