Abm9 chord
Ab minor 9th · also written G#m9
C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
Gb
Bb
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Notes
- AbR
- Cbb3
- Eb5
- Gbb7
- Bb9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9
Abm9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Abm9
C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
Gb
1st inversion Abm9/Cb
C4
Cb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
2nd inversion Abm9/Eb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
Cb
C6
3rd inversion Abm9/Gb
C5
Gb
Ab
Cb
C6
Eb
More Ab chords
Minor 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Abm9 chord?
The Ab minor 9th chord (Abm9) has 5 notes: Ab, Cb, Eb, Gb and Bb.
How do you play Abm9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, Cb, Eb, Gb 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 minor 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10, 14).
Is Abm9 the same as G#m9?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abm9 and G#m9 sound the same.