Bbm9 Guitar Chord Chart | Bb Minor Ninth
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb m9 chord. This chord, part of the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes Bb, Db, F, Ab, and C. It's a rich, complex chord that can add depth and texture to your guitar playing.
The Bb m9 chord is constructed using a series of intervals, specifically the 1, b3, 5, b7, and 9. Each of these intervals contributes to the overall sound and feel of the chord. Understanding these intervals and how they relate to each other is key to mastering the Bb m9 chord.
For those of you interested in the theory behind chord construction, the Bb m9 chord is built by stacking intervals. You can learn more about this process in our guitar music theory tutorial.
Our tutorial will guide you through how to play the Bb m9 chord with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids will show you exactly where to place your fingers on the fretboard and which tones make up the chord.
If you're looking to expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, the Bb m9 chord is a great place to start. For more advanced chords, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.
Once you've mastered the Bb m9 chord, you might want to explore more ninth chords. These chords are often used in jazz and can add a sophisticated touch to your playing.
Lastly, if you're unsure of how to denote this chord or any other depending on the intervals that compose it, our guitar chords notation tutorial can help.
Enjoy your journey learning the Bb m9 chord and happy playing!
Notes that compose the Bb m9 chord:
BbDbFAbC
Chord structure of the Minor Ninth chord:
Fingerings for the Bbm9 guitar chord
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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Position 5
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m9 | D m9 | E m9 | F m9 | G m9 | A m9 | B m9 | C#m9 | D#m9 | F#m9 | G#m9 | A#m9 | Abm9 | Bbm9 | Dbm9 | Ebm9 | Gbm9
Create your Bb m9 chord shapes
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.