Bbmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Bbmadd9 on ukulele is 3-1-1-3: barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as A#madd9, A sharp minor added ninth.
- Notes: Bb, Db, F and C
- Frets: 3 1 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- A#madd9, or Bb minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- Bb (root), Db (minor 3rd), F (perfect 5th), C (major 9th)
- Notes
- Bb, Db, F and C
- Frets
- 3 1 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbmadd9 chord
Here is the Bbmadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Bbmadd9?
Not really. 3-1-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Bbmadd9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Bbmadd9 chord?
The Bbmadd9 chord is built from four notes: Bb, Db, F and C (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Bbmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbmadd9 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.