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Cm6/9 — minor six-nine

Notes in Cm6/9: C – Eb – G – A – DFormula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

Sixth and ninth over the minor triad, with no seventh. The result is a minor chord that pulls nowhere: it can be the last sound of the song.

The same chord on all four instruments

Cm6/9, x 3 0 0 4 5Cm6/9123×CDGD#A
Guitar
Cm6/9, x 3 0 0 4 5Cm6/9123×CDGD#A
Electric guitar
Cm6/9, 1 2 1 0Cm6/9132D#ACD
Cavaquinho
Cm6/9, 5 3 5 5Cm6/92134CD#AD
Ukulele

Where to use it: Endings in a minor key, bossa nova and jazz — when a plain minor feels too short.

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Part of the Sixths family.

Other chords in this family

C6Cm6C6/9

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