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A minor ninth chord
The Am9 chord (minor ninth) is made of the notes A, C, E, G, B. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9.
Am9
Ninths · 5 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Unison |
| ♭3 | C | Minor third |
| 5 | E | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | G | Minor seventh |
| 9 | B | Major ninth |
Inversions
- Am9A C E G BRoot position
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Am9 chord?
- The notes are A, C, E, G, B.
- What is the formula of the Am9 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth.
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