Bbm9 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Bbm9 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Bbm9, step by step.
- Notes: Bb, Db, F, Ab and C
- Frets: 3 1 4 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbm9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 9th
- Also known as
- Bb minor ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9
- Intervals
- Bb (root), Db (minor 3rd), F (perfect 5th), Ab (minor 7th), C (9th)
- Notes
- Bb, Db, F, Ab and C
- Frets
- 3 1 4 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbm9 chord
Here is the Bbm9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Bbm9 chord?
The Bbm9 chord is built from five notes: Bb, Db, F, Ab and C (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th and 9th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Bbm9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbm9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.