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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Bb m9 Description

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!

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