Gm9 chord (G minor ninth) on piano
Gm9 (G minor ninth) has five notes: G, B flat, D, F and A. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, Gm9 is the ii9 chord in F major and the vi9 in Bb major.
Gm9 inversions and fingering
G Bb F · LH 5-3-1
G F Bb D A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Gm9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Gmin9, G-9 |
| Notes | G Bb D F A |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Minor ninth chord |
Gm9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (5), F3 (flat 7), G3 (1), A3 (9), Bb3 (flat 3), D4 (5), F4 (flat 7), G4 (1), A4 (9), Bb4 (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm9 chord?
Gm9 (G minor ninth) has five notes: G, B flat, D, F and A. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. G is the root, Bb is the minor third, D is the perfect fifth, F is the minor seventh and A is the major second.
How do you play Gm9 on piano?
Play G, Bb, D, F and A together. Shell (left hand): G Bb F · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Gm9 in?
In major keys, Gm9 is the ii9 chord in F major and the vi9 in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Gm9 and Gm7?
Gm9 is Gm7 (G, Bb, D and F) with A, the 9th, added.