m9
Extended · Chord Type
Minor 9th Chord
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
0 st3 st7 st10 st14 st
How to Hear It
Rich and soulful — the minor 7th with an added ninth. A favourite in R&B, jazz, and neo-soul.
Hear the Minor 9th Chord
Famous Examples
- Isn't She Lovely (Am9) — Wonder
- Put It Where You Want It — Average White Band
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Related Extended
About the Minor 9th Chord
Built from the semitone intervals 0, 3, 7, 10, 14 from the root, the minor 9th chord belongs to the extended family and appears across virtually every genre of music.
To train your ear to recognise the minor 9th chord instantly, practice hearing it in all 12 keys. Use the links above to target specific roots, or open the full recognition trainer.