Bb7(b9) Guitar Chord | How to Play The Bb Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 7(b9) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, rich in texture and complexity, is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, and Cb, and is constructed using a specific set of musical intervals: 1, 3, 5, b7, and b9.
Understanding the music intervals that build this chord is crucial to mastering its structure and sound. The intervals are as follows: 1: Root, 3: Major Third, 5: Perfect Fifth, b7: Minor Seventh, and b9: Minor Ninth. If you need a refresher on what these intervals mean, feel free to explore our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
The Bb 7(b9) chord is a staple in many genres, including jazz and blues, and is known for its distinctive, tension-filled sound. If you're interested in learning more about how this chord and others like it are used in context, our tutorial about jazz chord progression is a great place to start.
In this tutorial, we'll provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord, making it easier for you to visualize and practice the Bb 7(b9) chord. You can also deepen your understanding of how chords are constructed by checking out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
Learning to play the Bb 7(b9) chord is a step towards mastering more advanced guitar techniques. If you're ready to dive deeper into the world of complex chords, take a look at our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.
Remember, practice is key when learning new chords. Take your time with the Bb 7(b9) chord, and before you know it, you'll be playing it with ease and confidence. Happy strumming!
Notes that compose the Bb 7(b9) chord:
BbDFAbCb
How the Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added chord is built:
Bb Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Movable
Position 4
BarreMovable
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(b9) | D 7(b9) | E 7(b9) | F 7(b9) | G 7(b9) | A 7(b9) | B 7(b9) | C#7(b9) | D#7(b9) | F#7(b9) | G#7(b9) | A#7(b9) | Ab7(b9) | Bb7(b9) | Db7(b9) | Eb7(b9) | Gb7(b9)
Complete Fretboard Map of Bb 7(b9) chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.