# 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 C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of B♭ major 9.

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

## 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: 25

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 3 3 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/x33335)
- Shape 2: 8 0 0 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/800766)
- Shape 3: 8 0 7 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/807766)
- Shape 4: 8 8 7 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/887766)
- Shape 5: 8 0 8 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/808766)
- Shape 6: 8 8 8 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/888aaa)
- Shape 7: 8 0 8 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/808aaa)
- Shape 8: -1 3 0 3 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/c/x30365)

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