Ab9

Dominant 9th

Jazz Funk Blues R&B / Soul Gospel

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Notes

1•G#43•C55•D#5b7•F#59•A#5

Formula

1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9

Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 10 semitones, 14 semitones

About Ab9

The Ab9 chord sounds rich and funky, adding color to dominant harmony. It is built from the notes G#, C, D#, F#, A#, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz, funk, and blues.

Notes: G# – C – D# – F# – A# | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9

Related Chords

Dominant 9th in other keys

C9 Db9 D9 Eb9 E9 F9

Other Ab chords

Ab5 — Power Chord Ab6 — Major 6th Ab7 — Dominant 7th Ab11 — Dominant 11th Ab13 — Dominant 13th Ab — Major Abm — Minor Abdim — Diminished

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