Chord · 6ths & Adds
B♭6/9 — B♭ Six-Nine
B♭6/9 is the B♭ six-nine chord. It is built on the root B♭ with major 3rd (D), perfect 5th (F), major 6th (G) and major 9th (C) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6 9, sounding the notes B♭ D F G C. On the piano it sits at Bb (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still B♭6/9.
- Root
- B♭
- Quality
- Six-Nine
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6 9
- Notes
- B♭ D F G C
On the keyboard
The notes of B♭6/9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | root | B♭3 |
| 3 | D | major 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F | perfect 5th | F4 |
| 6 | G | major 6th | G4 |
| 9 | C | major 9th | C5 |
Other 6ths & adds on B♭
Six-Nine chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.