A#6/9 chord on guitar
A Sharp Six-Nine, also written Bb6/9. Notes: A#, D, F, G and C.
How to play A#6/9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open D and G 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 A#6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as A#69. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E#, F## and B#; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F, F## is the same key as G and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#6/9 chord?
A#6/9 (A sharp six-nine) is made of five notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), G (major sixth) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#6/9 on guitar?
The easiest A#6/9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is A#6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.