# 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 F in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of B♭ major 9.

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

## 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: 16

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 1 0 0 3 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/100311)
- Shape 2: -1 8 8 7 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/x887a8)
- Shape 3: 13 13 10 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/ddaaaa)
- Shape 4: 13 0 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/d0aaba)
- Shape 5: 13 12 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/dcaaba)
- Shape 6: 13 12 12 15 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/dccfdd)
- Shape 7: 13 0 12 15 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/d0cfdd)
- Shape 8: 13 12 0 15 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-9/f/dc0fdd)

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