Ab6/9 chord
Ab six-nine · also written G#6/9
C4
Ab
C
Eb
F
Bb
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- F6
- Bb9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9
Ab6/9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab6/9
C4
Ab
C
Eb
F
1st inversion Ab6/9/C
C
Eb
F
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab6/9/Eb
C5
Eb
F
Ab
C
3rd inversion Ab6/9/F
C5
F
Ab
C
Eb
More Ab chords
Six-nine chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ab6/9 chord?
The Ab six-nine chord (Ab6/9) has 5 notes: Ab, C, Eb, F and Bb.
How do you play Ab6/9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb, F and Bb, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a six-nine chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9, 14).
Is Ab6/9 the same as G#6/9?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab6/9 and G#6/9 sound the same.