Construction
A Minor Add 9 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 2nd = A, C, E, B
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| A | Root | 1 |
| C | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| E | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B | Major 2nd | 2 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| C | white | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| E | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| B | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on A, index finger (2) on C, middle finger (3) on E, little finger (5) on B.
Left hand: little finger (5) on A, middle finger (3) on C, index finger (2) on E, thumb (1) on B.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the A Minor Add 9 is the tonic (i) chord of A Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, C Major: no sharps or flats.
Chords in the Key of A Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of A Minor:
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.