Abadd9 chord
Ab added 9th · also written G#add9
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Bb
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- Bb9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 9
Abadd9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Abadd9
C4
Ab
C
Eb
1st inversion Abadd9/C
C
Eb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Abadd9/Eb
C5
Eb
Ab
C
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FAQ
What notes are in the Abadd9 chord?
The Ab added 9th chord (Abadd9) has 4 notes: Ab, C, Eb and Bb.
How do you play Abadd9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb 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 added 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 14).
Is Abadd9 the same as G#add9?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abadd9 and G#add9 sound the same.