Major Ninth
M9
intervalAt a Glance
- Formula:
- 9 major
- Notes:
- C, D
Piano
Fretboard
A compound interval - larger than an octave. Shown here within a single octave, same as its simple equivalent.
What It Is
An octave plus a major second (14 half steps) - the note a whole step above the octave.
How It Functions
The extension that gives ninth chords (Dominant 9, Major 9th, Minor 9th) their lush, jazzy color.
Real Song Examples
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