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Bb maj9 Description

The intervals that compose the Bb Major Ninth chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth

Name variations for the Bbmaj9 chord:

• Bb Major Ninth
• Bb Maj9
• Bb Major 9
• Bbmaj9

The notes of this chord are Bb, D, F, A, and C

Learn 6 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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