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A♭ major ninth chord

The A♭maj9 chord (major ninth) is made of the notes A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7 9.

A♭maj9

Ninths · 5 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1A♭Unison
3CMajor third
5E♭Perfect fifth
7GMajor seventh
9B♭Major ninth

Inversions

  • A♭maj9A♭ C E♭ G B♭Root position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the A♭maj9 chord?
The notes are A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭.
What is the formula of the A♭maj9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 7 9: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major ninth.

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