What notes are in the Bb 9(b5) chord?

The Bb 9(b5) chord consists of 5 notes: Bb, D, Fb, Ab and C. These notes together form the Bb 9(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the Bb 9(b5) chord?

The Bb 9(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (Bb): Bb (Perfect unison), D (Major third), Fb (Diminished fifth), Ab (Minor seventh) and C (Major ninth).

Bb 9(b5)

Q: How do you play the Bb 9(b5) chord?

To play the Bb 9(b5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: Bb (Perfect unison), D (Major third), Fb (Diminished fifth), Ab (Minor seventh) and C (Major ninth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the Bb 9(b5) chord.

The Bb 9(b5) chord consists of the Bb (Perfect unison), D (Major third), Fb (Diminished fifth), Ab (Minor seventh) and C (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a Bb 9(b5) chord

How to play the Bb 9(b5) chord

Find Bb (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add D (Major third) — 4 semitones above Bb
Add Fb (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above Bb
Add Ab (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above Bb
Add C (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above Bb
Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the Bb 9(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

C 9(#5)

Related slash chords

E 7(#5)/Bb