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B♭ add9 (added ninth) chord

The B♭add9 chord (add9 (added ninth)) is made of the notes B♭, D, F, C. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 9.

B♭add9

Ninths · 4 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1B♭Unison
3DMajor third
5FPerfect fifth
9CMajor ninth

Inversions

  • B♭add9B♭ D F CRoot position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the B♭add9 chord?
The notes are B♭, D, F, C.
What is the formula of the B♭add9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 9: major third, perfect fifth, major ninth.

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