Abm(add9) chord
Ab minor added 9th · also written G#m(add9)
C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
Bb
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Notes
- AbR
- Cbb3
- Eb5
- Bb9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Abm(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Abm(add9)
C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
1st inversion Abm(add9)/Cb
C4
Cb
C5
Eb
Ab
2nd inversion Abm(add9)/Eb
C5
Eb
Ab
Cb
C6
More Ab chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Abm(add9) chord?
The Ab minor added 9th chord (Abm(add9)) has 4 notes: Ab, Cb, Eb and Bb.
How do you play Abm(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, Cb, 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).
Is Abm(add9) the same as G#m(add9)?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abm(add9) and G#m(add9) sound the same.