Chord · 6ths & Adds
B♭add9 — B♭ Added 9th
B♭add9 is the B♭ added 9th chord. It is built on the root B♭ with major 3rd (D), perfect 5th (F) and major 9th (C) above it — the formula 1 3 5 9, sounding the notes B♭ D F C. On the piano it sits at Bb (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still B♭add9.
- Root
- B♭
- Quality
- Added 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Notes
- B♭ D F C
On the keyboard
The notes of B♭add9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | root | B♭3 |
| 3 | D | major 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F | perfect 5th | F4 |
| 9 | C | major 9th | C5 |
Other 6ths & adds on B♭
Added 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.