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UKULELE CHORD · 9

B♭9 Ukulele

Learn the B♭ Dominant 9 (B♭9) chord on ukulele: notes (B♭, D, F, A♭, C), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.

Enharmonic name: A♯

Quick answer

B♭9 contains B♭, D, F, A♭, C. A rich and polished expansion of a dominant seventh.

B♭9 Ukulele chord diagram showing B♭, D, F, A♭, C
B♭9 Ukulele chord diagram showing B♭, D, F, A♭, C

Positions

Main shape

4 string G
Fret 3 · finger 2
3 string C
Fret 2 · finger 1
2 string E
Fret 4 · finger 4
1 string A
Fret 3 · finger 3

Position 2

4 string G
Fret 7 · finger 1
3 string C
Fret 10 · finger 3
2 string E
Fret 8 · finger 2
1 string A
Fret 11 · finger 4

Notes

  1. B♭Root
  2. DMajor 3rd
  3. FPerfect 5th
  4. A♭Minor 7th
  5. CMajor 9th

Intervals

Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th · Minor 7th · Major 9th

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in B♭9?

B♭ · D · F · A♭ · C

Which scales contain every note in B♭9?

B♭ Mixolydian

The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.

Put this into practice