A♭m9
A♭ Minor 9th
1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9
Notes in A♭m9
A♭R
B♭3
E♭5
F♯♭7
B♭9
The A♭m9 chord contains 5 notes: A♭, B, E♭, F♯, B♭
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | A♭ | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | B | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | E♭ | Perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | 10 | F♯ | Minor 7th |
| 9 | 2 | B♭ | Major 9th |
About A♭ Minor 9th Chords
Minor 9th chords extend min7 by adding the 9th, creating one of the most beautiful chords in music. They're a staple of neo-soul, jazz, and R&B. Artists like Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, and Robert Glasper use min9 chords extensively.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of A♭m9 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
A♭ Dorian
The gold standard for minor 9th chords. The natural 6th and 9th both fall within Dorian.
A♭ Aeolian
Works but the ♭6 can clash with the 9th in some voicings. Dorian is generally preferred.