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A♭maj9 Piano

Learn the A♭ Major 9 (A♭maj9) chord on piano: notes (A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.

Enharmonic name: G♯

Quick answer

A♭maj9 contains A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭. Transparent, lush, and luxurious.

A♭maj9 Piano chord diagram showing A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭
A♭maj9 Piano chord diagram showing A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭

Positions

Root position

A♭ · C · E♭ · G · B♭

Inversion 1

C · E♭ · G · B♭ · A♭

Inversion 2

E♭ · G · B♭ · A♭ · C

Inversion 3

G · B♭ · A♭ · C · E♭

Inversion 4

B♭ · A♭ · C · E♭ · G

Notes

  1. A♭Root
  2. CMajor 3rd
  3. E♭Perfect 5th
  4. GMajor 7th
  5. B♭Major 9th

Intervals

Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th · Major 7th · Major 9th

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in A♭maj9?

A♭ · C · E♭ · G · B♭

Which scales contain every note in A♭maj9?

A♭ Major

The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.

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