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Gm9 chord on piano

G Minor Ninth. Notes: G, Bb, D, F and A.

Gm9 piano chord, root positionGC4DFABb
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Gm9

  1. Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add Bb, D, F and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.

Notes

Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth

Notes and theory

Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth

The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.

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Questions

What notes are in the Gm9 chord?

Gm9 (G minor ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh) and A (ninth).

How do you play Gm9 on piano?

Play G, Bb, D, F and A together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.

What does a minor ninth chord sound like?

The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.