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11.8Add 9ths

Now enrich each chord.

Dm9

D F A C E

We can play:

LH: D

RH: F C E

F C E

G9 or G13

Try:

LH: G

RH: F B E

F B E

That gives:

7th, 3rd, 13th

Cmaj9

LH: C

RH: E B D

E B D

That gives:

3rd, 7th, 9th

So:

Dm9 → G13 → Cmaj9

Dm9 → G13 → Cmaj9

can be voiced:

RH:

F C E

F B E

E B D

Notice how little movement occurs.

That is a beautiful voicing.