Bbm(add9) chord
Bb minor added 9th · also written A#m(add9)
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
C
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Notes
- BbR
- Dbb3
- F5
- C9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Bbm(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbm(add9)
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
1st inversion Bbm(add9)/Db
C5
Db
F
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbm(add9)/F
C5
F
Bb
C6
Db
More Bb chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bbm(add9) chord?
The Bb minor added 9th chord (Bbm(add9)) has 4 notes: Bb, Db, F and C.
How do you play Bbm(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, Db, F 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).
Is Bbm(add9) the same as A#m(add9)?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbm(add9) and A#m(add9) sound the same.