The Bb9 / A#9 chord (Bb9) is made of the notes Bb, C, D, F and Ab. It is built from the root Bb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The ninth chord enriches the dominant seventh; you find it in funk, blues and jazz.
Bb9
Notes: Bb – C – D – F – Ab
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 686768. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Bb9 chord (Bb9) are Bb, C, D, F and Ab.
How do you play the Bb9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 686768.
How is the Bb9 chord built?
The Bb9 / A#9 chord (Bb9) is made of the notes Bb, C, D, F and Ab. It is built from the root Bb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
Are Bb and A# the same chord?
Yes: Bb and A# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Bb9 / A#9 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.