Bb+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: Bb+7b9 is a Bb Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes B♭, D, F♯, A♭, C♭. In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bb7♯5b9, Bb7+5b9

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How to Play Bb+7b9 on Guitar

Bb+7b9, Bb7♯5b9, Bb7+5b9

Notes: B♭, D, F♯, A♭, C♭

9,8,7,7,7,9,x (321114x)
7,8,9,7,7,9,x (123114x)
7,x,9,7,7,9,8 (1x31142)
9,x,7,7,7,9,8 (3x11142)
9,x,7,7,7,9,x (2x1113x)
7,x,9,7,7,9,x (1x2113x)
9,8,7,7,x,9,x (3211x4x)
7,8,9,7,x,9,x (1231x4x)
9,x,7,7,x,9,8 (3x11x42)
7,x,9,7,x,9,8 (1x31x42)
9,x,0,10,11,9,x (1x.342x)
0,x,9,10,11,9,x (.x1342x)
0,8,9,x,11,9,x (.12x43x)
9,8,0,x,11,9,x (21.x43x)
9,x,0,x,11,9,8 (2x.x431)
0,x,9,x,11,9,8 (.x2x431)

Quick Summary

  • The Bb+7b9 chord contains the notes: B♭, D, F♯, A♭, C♭
  • In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bb7♯5b9, Bb7+5b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bb+7b9 chord on Guitar?

Bb+7b9 is a Bb Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes B♭, D, F♯, A♭, C♭. On Guitar in Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bb+7b9 on Guitar?

To play Bb+7b9 on in Drop B (7-String) tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bb+7b9 chord?

The Bb+7b9 chord contains the notes: B♭, D, F♯, A♭, C♭.

How many ways can you play Bb+7b9 on Guitar?

In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings for the Bb+7b9 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+7b9?

Bb+7b9 is also known as Bb7♯5b9, Bb7+5b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, D, F♯, A♭, C♭.

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