G#m9
Extended · G# root / A♭
G#m9 / A♭m9
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
0 st3 st7 st10 st14 st
Notes in G#m9
AbRoot
B3rd
Eb5th
Gb7th
Bb9th
G# / Ab is common in R&B, soul, and jazz. Many Stevie Wonder songs are in Ab.
Identify the Chord Quality on G#
Each chord below is played on G#. Listen and identify whether you heard G#m9, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
Related Extended
About the G#m9 Chord
The G#m9 chord is a minor 9th chord built on G# (also written A♭m9). It contains the notes Ab, B, Eb, Gb, Bb — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings. Practising the G#m9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.