A#m9 chord on guitar
A Sharp Minor Ninth, also written Bbm9. Notes: A#, C#, F, G# and C.
How to play A#m9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play A#m9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 4
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E#, G# and B#; 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#m9 chord?
A#m9 (A sharp minor ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#m9 on guitar?
The easiest A#m9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is A#m9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.