A#maj9 chord on piano
A Sharp Major Ninth, also written Bbmaj9. Notes: A#, D, F, A and C.
How to play A#maj9
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F, A and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Notes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 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, G## is the same key as A and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj9 chord?
A#maj9 (A sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#maj9 on piano?
Play A#, D, F, A and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.