The Ab minor 9 / G# minor 9 chord (Abm9) is made of the notes Ab, Bb, Cb, Eb and Gb. It is built from the root Ab with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The minor 9 chord is rich and velvety; common in soul, R&B and jazz.
Ab minor 9
Notes: Ab – Bb – Cb – Eb – Gb
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 464446. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Ab minor 9 chord (Abm9) are Ab, Bb, Cb, Eb and Gb.
How do you play the Ab minor 9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 464446.
How is the Ab minor 9 chord built?
The Ab minor 9 / G# minor 9 chord (Abm9) is made of the notes Ab, Bb, Cb, Eb and Gb. It is built from the root Ab with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
Are Ab and G# the same chord?
Yes: Ab and G# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Ab minor 9 / G# minor 9 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.