Am(add9) chord on guitar
A Minor Added Ninth. Notes: A, C, E and B.
How to play Am(add9)
- 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 pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Let the open A 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.
All 4 ways to play Am(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Amadd9 and Am add9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am(add9) chord?
Am(add9) (A minor added ninth) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am(add9) on guitar?
The easiest Am(add9) 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 pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Am(add9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.