A Flat Minor 9th (also written G#m9)
Abm9 is made of 5 notes: Ab, Cb (B), Eb, Gb and Bb. Here it is in root position, with Ab at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from Ab |
|---|---|---|
| Ab | 1 | root |
| Cb (B) | b3 | minor 3rd |
| Eb | 5 | perfect 5th |
| Gb | b7 | minor 7th |
| Bb | 9 | 9th |
A minor 9th chord adds a 9th to a minor 7th. It sounds deep and smooth, very common in R&B, neo-soul and jazz.