Am(add9) chord
A minor added 9th
C4
A
C
E
B
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Notes
- AR
- Cb3
- E5
- B9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Am(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Am(add9)
C4
A
C
E
1st inversion Am(add9)/C
C
E
A
C6
2nd inversion Am(add9)/E
C5
E
A
C
More A chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Am(add9) chord?
The A minor added 9th chord (Am(add9)) has 4 notes: A, C, E and B.
How do you play Am(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on A, C, E 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 added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).