Bb°9 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Bb°9 is a Bb Diminished 9 chord with the notes B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C. In 5 string tuning, there are 3 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bb dim9

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How to Play Bb°9 on Bass

Bb°9, Bbdim9

Notes: B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C

11,9,10,10,9 (41231)
11,9,7,10,0 (4213.)
11,8,7,11,0 (3214.)

Quick Summary

  • The Bb°9 chord contains the notes: B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 3 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bb dim9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bb°9 chord on Bass?

Bb°9 is a Bb Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 3 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bb°9 on Bass?

To play Bb°9 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 3 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bb°9 chord?

The Bb°9 chord contains the notes: B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C.

How many ways can you play Bb°9 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 3 voicings for the Bb°9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C.

What are other names for Bb°9?

Bb°9 is also known as Bb dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C.