A-6(9) Minor
The A-6(9) chord is built from the notes A – C – E – F# – B.
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Also known as
A-6(add9)A-6add9Am6add9Ami6(add9)Amin6(add9)Amin6/9
Chord tones, one by one
ARoot
Root
The fundamental note the chord is built on — A.
CThird
Minor third
Three semitones — makes the chord minor (darker, sadder).
EFifth
Perfect fifth
Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.
F#Extension
Thirteenth (13)
A 13th — full, rich top extension.
BExtension
Ninth (9)
A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.
🎼 Related scales
🎹 Modal analysis
This chord implies the Dorian scale; its characteristic note is the major 6th (13).
🎸 Genres
Modal jazz · Funk · Soul · Rock