A7#9 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: A, C#, E, G and C.
How to play A7#9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C#, E, G and B#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7#9 chord?
A7#9 (A dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh) and C (sharp ninth).
How do you play A7#9 on ukulele?
The easiest A7#9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is A7#9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.