A9 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Ninth. Notes: A, C#, E, G and B.
How to play A9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play A9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
B9 · ninth
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.
More A chords
All A ukulele chordsAmajorAmminorA7dominant seventhAm7minor seventhAmaj7major seventhAsus4suspended fourthAsus2suspended secondAdimdiminishedAaugaugmentedA6major sixthAadd9added ninthAm7b5half-diminishedAdim7diminished seventhA7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthAm6minor sixthAm9minor ninthAmaj9major ninthAm(add9)minor added ninth
dominant ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A9 chord?
A9 (A dominant ninth) is made of five notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh) and B (ninth).
How do you play A9 on ukulele?
The easiest A9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is A9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.