# B♭ minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The B♭ minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth C to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third D♭ and ninth C gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B♭ minor add 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B♭min(add9)
- Notes: B♭, D♭, F, C
- Intervals: 1 (B♭), ♭3 (D♭), 5 (F), 9 (C)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 25

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 3 3 2 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/x33321)
- Shape 2: 8 8 8 6 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/888666)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 10 10 11 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/xxaab9)
- Shape 4: -1 3 3 6 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/x33666)
- Shape 5: 8 8 8 6 6 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/888669)
- Shape 6: 8 8 11 10 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/88bab8)
- Shape 7: 8 8 8 10 11 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/888ab9)
- Shape 8: 8 8 10 10 11 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-minor-add-9/c/88aab9)

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