Am6/9 chord on guitar
A Minor Six-Nine. Notes: A, C, E, F# and B.
How to play Am6/9
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Let the open A, B and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Am6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
E5 · perfect fifth
F#6 · major sixth
B9 · ninth
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am6/9 chord?
Am6/9 (A minor six-nine) is made of five notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth), F# (major sixth) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am6/9 on guitar?
The easiest Am6/9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Let the open A, B and high E strings ring.
Is Am6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.