Bb 9th chord
Bb9 chord (also called Dominant 9th chord) for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The Bb ninth is a five-note chord. Due to practical circumstances, however, the fifth (F) is often omitted and/or the chord is played inverted. The chord is often abbreviated as Bb9.
Omissions: Bb9(no3): Bb - F - Ab - C; Bb9(no5): Bb - D - Ab - C.
Theory: The Bb ninth chord is constructed with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh and a major ninth.
Bb9
Notes: Bb - D - F - Ab - C
A9 chord ‹ Previous • Next › B9 chord
+ Show inversions and voicings - Hide inversions
One of many possible inversions (Bb9/Ab)
Notes: Bb - F (left hand) Ab - C - D (right hand)
Two-hand voicing
Bb9 inverted
One of many possible inversions (Bb9/Ab)
Notes: Bb - F (left hand) Ab - C - D (right hand)
Two-hand voicing