Dominant 9th (9)
Dom7 + 9th
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
G9 Root Position
G (R)B (3)D (5)F (♭7)A (9)
The Dom9 extends Dominant 7:
• R – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9
More color than a plain Dom7. Standard in blues, funk, and soul.
Example: G9 = G + B + D + F + A
• R – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9
More color than a plain Dom7. Standard in blues, funk, and soul.
Example: G9 = G + B + D + F + A