Ab7b9
notes
The chord Ab7b9 is made up of these notes:
G#
C
D#
F#
A
play
strum
The G# dominant seventh flat nine chord (ab7b9) consists of five notes: G#, C, D#, F#, and A. This chord is built with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and a flat nine. It creates a rich, complex sound often used in jazz and blues to add tension and drama. Musicians like to use the ab7b9 in progressions where a little dissonance can lead beautifully into a resolution, giving songs an edgy yet sophisticated feel. This chord is perfect for adding a touch of mystery or surprise, making it a favourite in many jazz standards.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C4
D#4
F#4
A4
G#4
Inversion 2
D#4
F#4
A4
G#4
C5
Inversion 3
F#4
A4
G#4
C5
D#5
Inversion 4
A4
G#4
C5
D#5
F#5