Bbm6/9(b11) Minor
The Bbm6/9(b11) chord is built from the notes Bb – Db – F – G – C – D.
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Chord tones, one by one
BbRoot
Root
The fundamental note the chord is built on — Bb.
DbThird
Minor third
Three semitones — makes the chord minor (darker, sadder).
FFifth
Perfect fifth
Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.
GExtension
Thirteenth (13)
A 13th — full, rich top extension.
CExtension
Ninth (9)
A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.
DExtension
Extension (16 st)
An upper extension 16 semitones above the root.
🎼 Related scales
🎹 Modal analysis
This chord implies the Bebop dorian scale; its characteristic note is the passing major 3rd (bebop).
🎸 Genres
Bebop jazz · Straight-ahead jazz