# 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 C♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of A♭ minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-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: 7

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 3 3 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/x23344)
- Shape 2: 7 6 6 8 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/766866)
- Shape 3: 7 8 6 8 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/786866)
- Shape 4: 7 8 8 8 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/788897)
- Shape 5: 7 8 8 8 9 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/788896)
- Shape 6: -1 14 13 13 11 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/xeddbd)
- Shape 7: 7 8 8 8 9 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/c-flat/78889x)

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