Bbmaj9 chord (B flat major ninth) on piano
Bbmaj9 (B flat major ninth) has five notes: B flat, D, F, A and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Bbmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in Bb major and the IVmaj9 in F major.
Bbmaj9 inversions and fingering
Bb D A · LH 5-3-1
Bb A D F C · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Bbmaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | BbM9, BbΔ9 |
| Notes | Bb D F A C |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Bbmaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (9), D3 (3), F3 (5), A3 (7), Bb3 (1), C4 (9), D4 (3), F4 (5), A4 (7), Bb4 (1), C5 (9).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbmaj9 chord?
Bbmaj9 (B flat major ninth) has five notes: B flat, D, F, A and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Bb is the root, D is the major third, F is the perfect fifth, A is the major seventh and C is the major second.
How do you play Bbmaj9 on piano?
Play Bb, D, F, A and C together. Shell (left hand): Bb D A · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bbmaj9 in?
In major keys, Bbmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in Bb major and the IVmaj9 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bbmaj9 and Bbmaj7?
Bbmaj9 is Bbmaj7 (Bb, D, F and A) with C, the 9th, added.