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B♭add9 piano chord

B♭ add nine · Bbadd9

Symbol
B♭add9
Notes
B♭ – D – F – C
Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 9
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with B♭add9. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play B♭add9

Press B♭ – D – F – C together. With the right hand, try 1–2–3–5, or play the root with the left hand and the other notes with the right.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position B♭ – D – F – C
1st inversion D – F – C – B♭
2nd inversion F – C – B♭ – D
3rd inversion C – B♭ – D – F

Practice B♭add9 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes B♭add9 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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