Am9
notes
The chord Am9 is made up of these notes:
A
C
E
G
B
play
strum
The A minor ninth chord (Am9) is a beautiful blend of five notes: A, C, E, G, and B. This chord is built by layering a minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and major ninth on top of its root note, A. The Am9 chord has a rich and complex sound that evokes a sense of mystery and introspection, making it a popular choice in jazz, soul, and R&B music. It’s often used to add depth and a touch of sophistication to chord progressions, and it can give a song an emotionally charged or dreamy feel. You'll frequently find Am9 creating lush textures in ballads or enhancing the harmonic landscape in more intricate musical arrangements.
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
E4
G4
B4
A4
Inversion 2
E4
G4
B4
A4
C5
Inversion 3
G4
B4
A4
C5
E5
Inversion 4
B4
A4
C5
E5
G5