Bbmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Bbmaj9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Bbmaj9, step by step.
- 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
- Bb major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Bb (root), D (major 3rd), F (perfect 5th), A (major 7th), C (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.
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 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.