Abmaj9 chord
Ab major 9th · also written G#maj9
C4
Ab
C
Eb
G
Bb
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- G7
- Bb9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Abmaj9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Abmaj9
C4
Ab
C
Eb
G
1st inversion Abmaj9/C
C
Eb
G
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Abmaj9/Eb
C5
Eb
G
Ab
C
3rd inversion Abmaj9/G
C5
G
Ab
C
Eb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Abmaj9 chord?
The Ab major 9th chord (Abmaj9) has 5 notes: Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb.
How do you play Abmaj9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb, G 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 major 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11, 14).
Is Abmaj9 the same as G#maj9?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abmaj9 and G#maj9 sound the same.