# B♭ major 9 Guitar Chord

> The B♭ major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth C to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B♭ major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B♭maj9
- Notes: B♭, D, F, A, C
- Intervals: 1 (B♭), 3 (D), 5 (F), 7 (A), 9 (C)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 28

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 3 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/x00311)
- Shape 2: 5 3 3 3 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/533335)
- Shape 3: -1 0 0 5 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/x00566)
- Shape 4: 5 5 7 5 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/557566)
- Shape 5: -1 0 8 7 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/x08768)
- Shape 6: -1 0 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/x0aaba)
- Shape 7: -1 12 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/xcaaba)
- Shape 8: 5 3 3 3 3 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/a/533336)

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