Abmadd9 guitar chord
The Abmadd9 chord (Ab minor added 9th) is built from the notes Ab, Cb, Eb and Bb, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- Ab Cb Eb Bb
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
42130xHow to play Abmadd9
The easiest Abmadd9 shape is 42130x, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Abmadd9 chord?
Abmadd9 contains Ab, Cb, Eb and Bb. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Abmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 42130x.
What can I play instead of Abmadd9?
Abm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Abmadd9 is too hard or too busy.