Bb Minor 9th Guitar Chord (Bbm9)
Bb Minor 9th (Bbm9) is built from A#, C#, E#, G#, B#, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M formula measured from the root A#. This entry documents the notes and intervals; no playable fingerings are catalogued yet.
Fingerings for Bbm9
No playable fingering is catalogued for Bbm9 yet. The notes and intervals below still tell you what the chord is made of.
Notes in Bbm9
- A#1P
- C#3m
- E#5P
- G#7m
- B#9M
How to play Bbm9
Bb Minor 9th Guitar Chord (Bbm9) is smooth and mellow, a staple of soul, funk and jazz.
Beginner tip
Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.
Practice idea
Play it as the ii chord and move it to the V to practise the most common jazz cadence.
Bbm9 FAQ
- What notes are in Bb Minor 9th?
- Bb Minor 9th (Bbm9) contains A#, C#, E#, G#, B#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M above the root A#.
- Is Bbm9 hard for beginners?
- Bbm9 is catalogued for reference. Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.