Am(maj9) chord on guitar
A Minor Major Ninth. Notes: A, C, E, G# and B.
How to play Am(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Let the open A and B 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 Am(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
E5 · perfect fifth
G#7 · major seventh
B9 · ninth
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am(maj9) chord?
Am(maj9) (A minor major ninth) is made of five notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth), G# (major seventh) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest Am(maj9) is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
Is Am(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.