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A Minor 6/9

Notes: A – C – E – F♯ – B
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6 – 9
Also written: Am6/9, Am69, Amin6/9, A-6/9, Am6(add9)

The A Minor 6/9 chord is a five-note chord made up of A, C, E, F♯, and B.

A Minor 6/9 chord: A, C, E, F♯, B

It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth, and major ninth.

Construction

A Minor 6/9 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 6th + Major 2nd = A, C, E, F♯, B
NoteIntervalDegree
ARoot1
CMinor 3rd♭3
EPerfect 5th5
F♯Major 6th6
BMajor 2nd2

A Minor 6/9 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A Minor 6/9 chord on piano?
The A Minor 6/9 chord contains the notes A – C – E – F♯ – B. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the A Minor 6/9 chord?
The A Minor 6/9 chord (Am6/9) contains 5 notes: A, C, E, F#, B. Formula: R-m3-P5-M6-M9.
How is Am6/9 used in music?
Am6/9 appears in jazz and neo-soul.
What is the scale degree formula?
Am6/9 uses scale degrees 1-b3-5-6-9.

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