Easy Ways To Play The Bbm(maj9) Guitar Chord

Bb m(maj9) guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb m(maj9) chord, a complex yet beautiful chord that belongs to the Minor Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Bb, Db, F, A, and C. It's built from a series of specific intervals: 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 7 (Major Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering its structure and sound. If you're not familiar with how intervals work, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The Bb m(maj9) chord can be a bit challenging to play, especially for beginners, as it requires a certain level of dexterity and knowledge on the fretboard. It's definitely a step up from basic chords and is considered an intermediate level chord.

One of the interesting aspects of this chord is its use of the Major Ninth interval. This is a common feature in ninth (9) guitar chords, which are often used in jazz and other complex music genres. If you're interested in learning more about these types of chords, we have a full tutorial that covers them in depth.

Learning to play the Bb m(maj9) chord opens up a world of musical possibilities. It's a rich, full-sounding chord that can add depth and complexity to your music. So, grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of Bb m(maj9).

Notes of the Bb m(maj9) chord:

BbDbFAC

Chord Structure:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

Guitar Patterns for the Bbm(maj9) chord

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How to build the Bb m(maj9) chord on guitar

This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
7
1
9
b3
5
7
1
9
b3
5
7
1
9
5
7
1
9
b3
5
7
1
9
b3
5
7
1
9
b3
5
7
1
9
b3
5
7
1
9
b3
5