Bb7#9 guitar chord
The Bb7#9 chord (Bb 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes Bb, D, F, Ab and C#, formula 1–3–5–b7–#9.
- Notes
- Bb D F Ab C#
- Type
- 7th sharp 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 2
x10121How to play Bb7#9
The easiest Bb7#9 shape is x10121, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Gritty and aggressive, famous as the 'Hendrix chord' in rock and funk.
Other ways to play it
Bb7#9
Fret 5
Questions
What notes are in the Bb7#9 chord?
Bb7#9 contains Bb, D, F, Ab and C#. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–#9.
Is Bb7#9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x10121.
What can I play instead of Bb7#9?
Bb7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bb7#9 is too hard or too busy.