Easy Ways To Play The Bb9(#5) Guitar Chord

Welcome to this tutorial on the Bb 9(#5) chord, a member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Bb, D, F#, Ab, and C, and is built using the following intervals: 1, 3, #5, b7, and 9.

The full names of these music intervals are: Root (1), Major Third (3), Augmented Fifth (#5), Minor Seventh (b7), and Major Ninth (9). If you're new to these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will delve into the Bb 9(#5) chord, providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. This will help you understand how to play it, and how it fits into broader chord progressions. If you're interested in more advanced chords, our intermediate guitar chord tutorial is a great place to start.

Furthermore, if you want to explore more about ninth chords, we have a detailed tutorial about ninth guitar chords that you can refer to. Understanding these complex chords can greatly enhance your guitar playing skills and broaden your musical repertoire.

Finally, if you are unsure about the name of a chord shape on the fretboard, our interactive tool can help you analyze and name it. Happy learning!