# 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 D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of B♭ major 9.

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

## 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: 15

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 5 7 5 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/x57566)
- Shape 2: 10 8 8 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/a88aa8)
- Shape 3: 10 0 8 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/a08aa8)
- Shape 4: 10 12 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/acaaba)
- Shape 5: -1 5 8 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/x58565)
- Shape 6: 10 0 8 10 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/a08ab8)
- Shape 7: 10 0 0 10 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/a00ab8)
- Shape 8: 10 0 10 10 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/d/a0aab8)

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