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Am9 chord

A minor 9th

C4
A
C
E
G
B

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Notes

  • A
    R
  • C
    b3
  • E
    5
  • G
    b7
  • B
    9

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9

Am9 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Am9

C4
A
C
E
G

1st inversion Am9/C

C
E
G
A
C6

2nd inversion Am9/E

C5
E
G
A
C

3rd inversion Am9/G

C5
G
A
C
E

More A chords

Minor 9th chords in other keys

FAQ

What notes are in the Am9 chord?

The A minor 9th chord (Am9) has 5 notes: A, C, E, G and B.

How do you play Am9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on A, C, E, G and B, starting from A. 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).