Ab 9 chord
Ab9 chord (also called Dominant 9th chord) for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The Ab ninth is a five-note chord. Due to practical circumstances, however, the fifth (Eb) is often omitted and/or the chord is played inverted. The chord is often abbreviated as Ab9.
Omissions: Ab9(no3): Ab - Eb - Gb - Bb; Ab9(no5): Ab - C - Gb - Bb.
Theory: The Ab ninth chord is constructed with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh and a major ninth.
Ab9
Notes: Ab - C - Eb - Gb - Bb
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One of many possible inversions (Ab9/Gb)
Notes: Ab - Eb (left hand) Gb - Bb - C (right hand)
Two-hand voicing
Ab9 inverted
One of many possible inversions (Ab9/Gb)
Notes: Ab - Eb (left hand) Gb - Bb - C (right hand)
Two-hand voicing