B♭ 9th guitar chord
How to play the B♭ 9th chord (also written A♯), written B♭9, on guitar. The shape is x 1 0 1 1 1 and it sounds the notesB♭ – D – F – A♭ – C — free to print or download below.

How to play the B♭ 9th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 1 0 1 1 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes B♭ – D – F – A♭ – C.
Notes in the B♭ 9th chord
The B♭ 9th chord contains the notes B♭ – D – F – A♭ – C. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 1 0 1 1 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
B♭ 9th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the B♭ 9th chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 1 0 1 1 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes B♭ – D – F – A♭ – C.
What notes are in the B♭ 9th chord?
The B♭ 9th chord (B♭9) contains the notes B♭ – D – F – A♭ – C.
Is the B♭ 9th guitar chord diagram free?
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