In every key
The same shape, moved. The symbols below are spelled the way the app spells them, which is the spelling the chord's own scale asks for rather than whichever accidental is easier to type.
- C6/9
- Db6/9
- D6/9
- Eb6/9
- E6/9
- F6/9
- F#6/9
- G6/9
- Ab6/9
- A6/9
- Bb6/9
- B6/9
Voicings
Written in C, because that is the key the encyclopedia authors them in; every one transposes unchanged.
Root Position (no 5th)
C · E · A · D
intermediate
Omitting 5th gives cleaner sound
Rootless Voicing
E · A · D · G
intermediate
Contemporary
D · E · A · C
advanced
Evans Spread (1-5-6-9-3)
C · G · A · D · E
advanced
Two-hand 6/9 spread — root+5 in the bass, the 6/9/3 color above
Herbie Open Spread (1-5-9-3-6)
C · G · D · E · A
intermediate
LH 5-1 on C-G; RH 1-2-5 on D-E-A; voice the top A gently as the resting color.
Where it turns up
Rich, colorful ending chord. Popular in contemporary jazz and Brazilian music. Creates open, bright sound.
Commonly swapped with
- Cmaj9
- Em7