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Aliases: Bb9sus
B suspended 4th b9 Chord
Below you can find chord diagrams, piano fingerings, guitar fingering, notes, intervals, scales, and arpeggios.
Audible Example
What does a B suspended 4th b9 chord sound like?
B suspended 4th b9 chord
Piano Fingering
How do you play a B suspended 4th b9 chord on the piano?
B
C
E
F#
A
Guitar Fingering
How do you play a B suspended 4th b9 chord on the guitar?
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About the B suspended 4th b9 chord
A suspended 4th b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a sus4 chord, creating a dark, tense, and dramatic sound. The combination of the suspended fourth and flat ninth produces a chord that strongly demands resolution. It is used in jazz and flamenco-influenced progressions for its intense, moody quality.
Notes
What notes are in a B suspended 4th b9 chord?
B - E - F# - A - C
Intervals
What intervals are in a B suspended 4th b9 chord?
Root Note
Perfect 4th
Perfect 5th
Minor 7th
Minor 9th