Gm9
G Minor 9th — a minor seventh deepened with the ninth — velvet texture that sits beautifully under melodies.
The keys
G – B♭ – D – F – A
What's inside Gm9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F | Minor 7th | b7 |
| A | Major 9th | 9 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | G2 – F3 |
| Right (colour) | B♭4 – A5 |
Where Gm9 lives
As the i chord
Gm9 → E♭ → F → Gm9
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
Am7♭5 → D7 → Gm9
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Gm9 under your fingers
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