Amadd9 Piano Chord
A minor chord with an added ninth but no seventh. An emotive, "cinematic" sound. Found in progressive rock, soundtracks and modern pop.
Recommended voicing
Left hand
A2 · E3
fingers 5–1
Right hand
C4 · B4
fingers 1–5
Notation for Amadd9 chord
Other names: A minor added 9th
Music theory name: minor added ninth chord
Common name: A minor add9 chord
Intervals and tones in Amadd9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | Root |
| C | Minor 3rd |
| E | Perfect 5th |
| H | Major 9th |