Bbmadd9 guitar chord
The Bbmadd9 chord (Bb minor added 9th) is built from the notes Bb, Db, F and C, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- Bb Db F C
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 3Shape 1 of 2
6435xxHow to play Bbmadd9
The easiest Bbmadd9 shape is 6435xx, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Bbmadd9
Barre · fret 6
Questions
What notes are in the Bbmadd9 chord?
Bbmadd9 contains Bb, Db, F and C. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Bbmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 6435xx.
What can I play instead of Bbmadd9?
Bbm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbmadd9 is too hard or too busy.