I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Bb Major 9 Chord
Learn the Bb Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable Bb Major 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 5
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 6 5 3 5 3 5
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 8 7 7 6 8
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 10 x 8 10 10 8
C shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: x 13 12 14 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every Bb Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Bb Major 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.