E Minor 9 Bass Arpeggio

Em9 Minor third · 5 notes ·Symbol : m9

Arpeggio Notes

E R
G ♭3
B 5
D ♭7
Gb 9

Solfège : Mi – Sol – Si – Ré – Solb

Arpeggio Structure

E T+½ G 2T B T+½ D 2T Gb

About this arpeggio

The minor 9th arpeggio enriches the minor triad with a minor seventh and ninth, creating a soft, melancholic sound palette. Essential in jazz, soul, and R&B, it offers numerous possibilities for expressive bass lines and melodic ornaments.

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