# 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 E♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A♭ minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/e-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: 5

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 11 11 8 10 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bb8a0b)
- Shape 2: 11 14 13 13 11 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/beddbd)
- Shape 3: 11 11 9 10 11 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bb9abx)
- Shape 4: 11 13 -1 13 0 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bdxd0d)
- Shape 5: 11 11 8 10 0 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bb8a0x)

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