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A♭ Minor Add 9

Notes: A♭ – C♭ – E♭ – B♭
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 9Also written: A♭m(add9), A♭madd9Raise C♭ to C and it is A♭add9. A♭, B♭ and E♭ do not move.
G♯ Minor Add 9
This is the same chord as G♯ Minor Add 9: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with sharps.

Construction

A♭ Minor Add 9 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 2nd = A♭, C♭, E♭, B♭
NoteIntervalDegree
A♭Root1
C♭Minor 3rd♭3
E♭Perfect 5th5
B♭Major 2nd2

How to Play the A♭ Minor Add 9

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

A♭ Minor Add 9 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A♭ Minor Add 9 chord on piano?
The A♭ Minor Add 9 chord contains the notes A♭ – C♭ – E♭ – B♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

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