A Flat Major 9th (also written G#maj9)
Abmaj9 is made of 5 notes: Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb. Here it is in root position, with Ab at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from Ab |
|---|---|---|
| Ab | 1 | root |
| C | 3 | major 3rd |
| Eb | 5 | perfect 5th |
| G | 7 | major 7th |
| Bb | 9 | 9th |
A major 9th chord adds a 9th to a major 7th. It sounds lush and dreamy, the sound of smooth jazz and neo-soul ballads.