C MINOR NINTH - CHARANGO

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Chord composition

I ♭III V ♭VII IX
Root Minor third Perfect fifth Minor seventh Major ninth
C D# G A# D

ALL ABOUT THE C MINOR NINTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The C Minor Ninth chord is composed of 5 notes :

  • C (Root)
  • D# (Minor third)
  • G (Perfect fifth)
  • A# (Minor seventh)
  • D (Major ninth)

These notes form a minor ninth chord, creating a dark but rich color.

How to play C Minor Ninth on charango

The m9 chord C Minor Ninth is a minor seventh chord (1-3b-5-7b) with an added major ninth.

  • Complete structure: root, minor third, fifth, minor seventh, major ninth
  • Lush minor sound: less tense than m7, richer
  • Minor jazz: enriched ii degree chord in ii-V-i
  • Funk and neo-soul: sophisticated and deep grooves

The ninth added to the minor triad with seventh creates a color that is both melancholic and sophisticated, highly prized in jazz and neo-soul.

Common uses of C Minor Ninth

The m9 chord enriches minor progressions:

  • Minor jazz: ii degree in iim9-V7-im7 or im9
  • Modal jazz: dorian mode chord
  • Neo-soul: rich and introspective grooves
  • Modern funk: harmonic sophistication

Styles

Jazz: enriches all minor progressions.

Neo-soul: signature color of the genre.

Modern funk: sophisticated and deep grooves.

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