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B♭ major ninth chord
The B♭maj9 chord (major ninth) is made of the notes B♭, D, F, A, C. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7 9.
B♭maj9
Ninths · 5 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | Unison |
| 3 | D | Major third |
| 5 | F | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | A | Major seventh |
| 9 | C | Major ninth |
Inversions
- B♭maj9B♭ D F A CRoot position
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the B♭maj9 chord?
- The notes are B♭, D, F, A, C.
- What is the formula of the B♭maj9 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7 9: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major ninth.
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