G-6/9(#13) Minor

The G-6/9(#13) chord is built from the notes G – Bb – D – E – A – Gbb.

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Also known as

Gm6/9(#13)

Chord tones, one by one

GRoot

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — G.

BbThird

Minor third

Three semitones — makes the chord minor (darker, sadder).

DFifth

Perfect fifth

Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.

EExtension

Thirteenth (13)

A 13th — full, rich top extension.

AExtension

Ninth (9)

A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.

GbbExtension

Extension (22 st)

An upper extension 22 semitones above the root.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Dorian scale; its characteristic note is the major 6th (13).

🎸 Genres

Modal jazz · Funk · Soul · Rock

-6/9(#13) in every key

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