How to build a added ninth chord
An added-ninth chord is a major triad with a major 9th added but no 7th. It is a bright, open colour common in pop and rock guitar writing.
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Chord
E♭add9 chord
E♭add9 is a added ninth chord with the notes E♭, G, B♭, F. The same chord spelled from D♯ is D♯add9.
E♭1
G3
B♭5
F9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | root | 0 |
| G | major 3rd | 4 |
| B♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| F | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | E♭ – G – B♭ – F | |
| 1st inversion | G – B♭ – F – E♭ (E♭add9/G) | |
| 2nd inversion | B♭ – F – E♭ – G (E♭add9/B♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | F – E♭ – G – B♭ (E♭add9/F) |