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Gm(maj9) chord on piano

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

Gm(maj9) piano chord, root positionGC4DABbF#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Gm(maj9)

  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
F#7 · major seventh
A9 · ninth

Notes and theory

Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
F#7 · major seventh
A9 · ninth

The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.

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minor major ninth chords in every key

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Questions

What notes are in the Gm(maj9) chord?

Gm(maj9) (G minor major ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth), F# (major seventh) and A (ninth).

How do you play Gm(maj9) 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 major ninth chord sound like?

The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.