A 9th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C# - E - G - B
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th, Major 9th
Quick answer
The A9 guitar chord is played as x-0-2-4-2-3 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C#, E, G, B.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-2-4-2-3
- Chord notes
- A, C#, E, G, B
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9
A9
How to Play A9
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D and B strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the high E string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string
- 5Play the A string open
About 9th Chords
A dominant 7th chord with an added 9th. 9th chords sound rich and funky, essential in funk, R&B, jazz, and blues. They add more color than a basic 7th chord.
A 9th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A 9th guitar chord?
The A 9th guitar chord uses the notes A, C#, E, G, B.
How do you play A9 on guitar?
Play the A9 guitar chord with the x-0-2-4-2-3 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D and B strings Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the high E string Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string Play the A string open
What is the formula for A 9th?
The A 9th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th, Major 9th.