I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Bb Add 9 Chord
Learn the Bb Add 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Bb3D5F9C
Playable Bb Add 9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 1 3 5 3 1
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 6 3 3 3 3 6
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 8 8 7 6 8
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 10 x 8 10 11 8
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 13 12 10 13 10
Full fretboard map
Every Bb Add 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using Bb Add 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Bb |
| 3 | 3 | D |
| 5 | 5 | F |
| 9 | 2 | C |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 2