B♭ add 9 chord on piano
B♭add9 is an add 9 chord built on B♭. It uses the notes B♭ - D - F - C and sounds shimmering and modern, a favorite in pop ballads. It is also written as A♯ add 9.
- Notes
- B♭ D F C
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- B♭add9
How to play B♭add9 step by step
- Find B♭. B♭ is the last black key in each group of three. The same key is also called A♯.
- Add D, 4 half steps above B♭.
- Add F, 7 half steps above B♭.
- Add C, 14 half steps above B♭.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ add 9 chord?
The B♭ add 9 chord (B♭add9) contains 4 notes: B♭, D, F, C. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play B♭add9 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on B♭ and play B♭, D, F, C together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.
Is B♭ add 9 the same as A♯ add 9?
Yes. B♭ add 9 and A♯ add 9 use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.