Am9 chord on guitar
A Minor Ninth. Notes: A, C, E, G and B.
How to play Am9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Let the open A string 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 Am9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
MediumFret 8 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
B9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am9 chord?
Am9 (A minor ninth) is made of five notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am9 on guitar?
The easiest Am9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Am9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.