A#9 chord on guitar
A Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Bb9. Notes: A#, D, F, G# and C.
How to play A#9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open D string 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#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 13
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E#, G# and B#; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#9 chord?
A#9 (A sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#9 on guitar?
The easiest A#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 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
Is A#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.