G Minor Sixth Ninth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
To spell Gm6/9, the G minor six nine chord, start with a G minor triad of G, Bb and D, then add the E, a major sixth, and the A, a major ninth.
Both added notes are whole steps from chord tones: the E is a whole step above the D, and the A is a whole step above the root. It has no seventh, only the added sixth and ninth. The G Dorian scale, a minor scale with a major sixth, contains all five notes, so it works as a source for melody lines.
G minor 6/9 guitar chord is also written as Gm6/9, Gm69, Gmin6/9 or G-6/9.
Gm6/9 Chord Notes and Formula
G m6/9 chord Notes:
How the Minor Sixth Ninth chord is built:
Formula: 1 b3 5 6 9
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Chords That Go With Gm6/9
One key where Gm6/9 fits is Bb major, where it works as the vi chord. These are the main chords of that key, the ones you will often hear around it:
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FAQ
What notes does Gm6/9 contain?
G, Bb, D, E and A. The E is the major sixth and the A is the major ninth, both added to the G minor triad.
How does Gm6/9 differ from Gm?
Gm is G, Bb and D. Gm6/9 adds E and A, a major sixth and a major ninth, and has no seventh.
Which scale suits G minor six nine?
The G Dorian scale: G, A, Bb, C, D, E and F. All five chord notes sit in it.
What is the sixth in Gm6/9?
The sixth is E, nine semitones up from G. Together with the ninth, A, it is what sets this chord apart from a plain minor triad.
