Bbmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Bbmaj9 on ukulele is 3-0-5-5: barre the 5th fret across the E and A strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the g string and leave the C string open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as A#maj9, A sharp major ninth.
- Notes: Bb, D, F, A and C
- Frets: 3 0 5 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- A#maj9, or Bb major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Bb (root), D (major 3rd), F (perfect 5th), A (major 7th), C (major 9th)
- Notes
- Bb, D, F, A and C
- Frets
- 3 0 5 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbmaj9 chord
Here is the Bbmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the E and A strings at the 5th fret, a small barre.
- Leave the C string open.
- 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 Bbmaj9?
Not really. 3-0-5-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Bbmaj9 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 Bbmaj9 chord?
The Bbmaj9 chord is built from five notes: Bb, D, F, A and C (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and major 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Bbmaj9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbmaj9 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. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.