Bb7b9 guitar chord
The Bb7b9 chord (Bb 7th flat 9) is built from the notes Bb, D, F, Ab and Cb, formula 1–3–5–b7–b9.
- Notes
- Bb D F Ab Cb
- Type
- 7th flat 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
x10101How to play Bb7b9
The easiest Bb7b9 shape is x10101, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dark and tense, pulling strongly toward a minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bb7b9 chord?
Bb7b9 contains Bb, D, F, Ab and Cb. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–b9.
Is Bb7b9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x10101.
What can I play instead of Bb7b9?
Bb7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bb7b9 is too hard or too busy.