# A♭ minor 6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> The A♭ minor 6 add 9 minor 6 add 9 chord combines the minor triad with a major sixth F and ninth B♭, creating a bittersweet, soulful sound. The interplay between the minor third C♭ and major sixth F adds emotional complexity, ideal for jazz and expressive ballads. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of A♭ minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♭min6(add9)
- Notes: A♭, C♭, E♭, F, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (A♭), ♭3 (C♭), 5 (E♭), 6 (F), 9 (B♭)
- Mood: intimate, reflective, thoughtful, soft
- Genres: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Ambient, Soft Pop
- Playable shapes: 12

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 6 6 8 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/666867)
- Shape 2: 6 8 6 8 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/686867)
- Shape 3: 6 8 6 8 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/686807)
- Shape 4: -1 1 3 4 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/x13444)
- Shape 5: 6 6 3 3 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/663304)
- Shape 6: 6 6 3 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/663404)
- Shape 7: 6 6 3 4 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/663444)
- Shape 8: 6 8 8 8 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/b-flat/688897)

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