The Bb major 9 / A# major 9 chord (Bbmaj9) is made of the notes Bb, C, D, F and A. It is built from the root Bb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The major 9 chord is bright and lush, very present in jazz, soul and pop.
Bb major 9
Notes: Bb – C – D – F – A
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): x 13 12 14 13 x. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Bb major 9 chord (Bbmaj9) are Bb, C, D, F and A.
How do you play the Bb major 9 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): x 13 12 14 13 x.
How is the Bb major 9 chord built?
The Bb major 9 / A# major 9 chord (Bbmaj9) is made of the notes Bb, C, D, F and A. It is built from the root Bb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
Are Bb and A# the same chord?
Yes: Bb and A# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Bb major 9 / A# major 9 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.