Bbadd9 chord (B flat added ninth) on piano
Bbadd9 (B flat added ninth) has four notes: B flat, D, F and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. In major keys, Bbadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in Bb major, the IVadd9 in F major and the Vadd9 in Eb major.
Bbadd9 inversions and fingering
Bb C D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
C D F Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D F Bb C · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F Bb C D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Bbadd9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bbadd2 |
| Notes | Bb D F C |
| Formula | 1 3 5 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major second |
| Type | Added ninth chord |
Bbadd9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (9), D3 (3), F3 (5), Bb3 (1), C4 (9), D4 (3), F4 (5), Bb4 (1), C5 (9).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbadd9 chord?
Bbadd9 (B flat added ninth) has four notes: B flat, D, F and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. Bb is the root, D is the major third, F is the perfect fifth and C is the major second.
How do you play Bbadd9 on piano?
Play Bb, D, F and C together. Root position: Bb C D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1.
What key is Bbadd9 in?
In major keys, Bbadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in Bb major, the IVadd9 in F major and the Vadd9 in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bbadd9 and Bb9?
Bbadd9 is Bb9 (Bb, D, F, Ab and C) without Ab, the flat 7th.