Bbm6/9 Guitar Chord | How to Play The Bb Minor Sixth Ninth Chord

Bb m6/9 guitar chord shapes

Bbm6/9, the Bb minor six nine chord, is spelled Bb, Db, F, G and C. The notes are the root, minor third, fifth, major sixth and major ninth, in that order.

Take away the C and you are left with Bbm6, and take away the G as well and you have a plain Bb minor triad. That stacking makes it easy to build up the chord one note at a time. The Bb Dorian scale contains all five notes, and the theory of chord construction explains why they work together.

Bb minor 6/9 guitar chord is also written as Bbm6/9, Bbm69, Bbmin6/9 or Bb-6/9.

Notes that compose the Bb m6/9 chord:

Bb Db F G C

Chord formula for the Minor Sixth Ninth chord:

Formula: 1 b3 5 6 9

Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m6/9 | D m6/9 | E m6/9 | F m6/9 | G m6/9 | A m6/9 | B m6/9 | C#m6/9 | D#m6/9 | F#m6/9 | G#m6/9 | A#m6/9 | Abm6/9 | Bbm6/9 | Dbm6/9 | Ebm6/9 | Gbm6/9

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FAQ

Which notes make up Bbm6/9?

Bb, Db, F, G and C. The G is the major sixth and the C is the major ninth, both added to the Bb minor triad.

How does Bbm6/9 differ from Bbm6?

Bbm6 is Bb, Db, F and G. Bbm6/9 adds the ninth, C, so the chord has five notes instead of four.

Is A#m6/9 another name for Bbm6/9?

Yes, A#m6/9 is A#, C#, E#, F## and B#, which sounds identical. Bbm6/9 avoids the double sharp and is easier to read.

Which scale goes with Bb minor six nine?

The Bb Dorian scale: Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G and Ab. All five chord notes belong to it.