9sus4 chords

A 7sus4 chord with a ninth added on top. The suspended fourth keeps the chord open and undecided between major and minor, while the ninth fills out the top end. Gospel and modern jazz piano lean on it for vamps that need movement without committing to either quality.

Difficulty: Intermediate · Category: Extended chords · Formula: 1 - 4 - 5 - b7 - 9