Accessible Page: Bb Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Fingering
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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the B string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
- Mute the A string
- Let the D string play without pressing any fret
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position uses open strings
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Bb 9(#11) Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 9(#11) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, C, and E, and is built using the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), and #11 (Augmented Fourth).
If you're new to the world of dominant chords, you might find our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords helpful. It provides a comprehensive overview of these chords, which are vital in music for creating tension and release.
Understanding how to build chords by stacking intervals is essential for mastering the Bb 9(#11) chord. Our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is an excellent resource for this.
The Bb 9(#11) chord is a bit more advanced than the chords typically learned by beginners. If you're ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, check out our tutorial about more advanced chords.
One of the defining features of the Bb 9(#11) chord is the inclusion of the 9 (Major Ninth) and #11 (Augmented Fourth) intervals. For more information about these and other intervals, visit our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
Finally, if you're unsure about how to denote the Bb 9(#11) chord based on its intervals, our tutorial on how to denote chords can provide clarity.
We hope this introduction has provided you with a solid understanding of the Bb 9(#11) chord. Stay tuned for the rest of this tutorial, where we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you master this complex and beautiful chord. Happy playing!
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