G-6(9) Minor
The G-6(9) chord is built from the notes G – Bb – D – E – A.
Piano sound loads on first tap.
Also known as
G-6(add9)G-6add9Gm6add9Gmi6(add9)Gmin6(add9)Gmin6/9
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.
🎼 Related scales
🎹 Modal analysis
This chord implies the Dorian scale; its characteristic note is the major 6th (13).
🎸 Genres
Modal jazz · Funk · Soul · Rock