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A♭ add9 (added ninth) chord
The A♭add9 chord (add9 (added ninth)) is made of the notes A♭, C, E♭, B♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 9.
A♭add9
Ninths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | Unison |
| 3 | C | Major third |
| 5 | E♭ | Perfect fifth |
| 9 | B♭ | Major ninth |
Inversions
- A♭add9A♭ C E♭ B♭Root position
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the A♭add9 chord?
- The notes are A♭, C, E♭, B♭.
- What is the formula of the A♭add9 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 9: major third, perfect fifth, major ninth.
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