Bb6/9 chord
Bb six-nine · also written A#6/9
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
G
C
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Notes
- BbR
- D3
- F5
- G6
- C9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9
Bb6/9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bb6/9
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
G
1st inversion Bb6/9/D
C5
D
F
G
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bb6/9/F
C5
F
G
Bb
C6
D
3rd inversion Bb6/9/G
C5
G
Bb
C6
D
F
More Bb chords
Six-nine chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bb6/9 chord?
The Bb six-nine chord (Bb6/9) has 5 notes: Bb, D, F, G and C.
How do you play Bb6/9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, D, F, G and C, starting from Bb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a six-nine chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9, 14).
Is Bb6/9 the same as A#6/9?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bb6/9 and A#6/9 sound the same.