Chord · 6ths & Adds
G♯m6/9 — G♯ Minor Six-Nine
G♯m6/9 is the G♯ minor six-nine chord. It is built on the root G♯ with minor 3rd (B), perfect 5th (D♯), major 6th (E♯) and major 9th (A♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5 6 9, sounding the notes G♯ B D♯ E♯ A♯. On the piano it sits at G# (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still G♯m6/9.
- Root
- G♯
- Quality
- Minor Six-Nine
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6 9
- Notes
- G♯ B D♯ E♯ A♯
On the keyboard
The notes of G♯m6/9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | root | G♯4 |
| ♭3 | B | minor 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D♯ | perfect 5th | D♯5 |
| 6 | E♯ | major 6th | E♯5 |
| 9 | A♯ | major 9th | A♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G♯
Minor Six-Nine chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.