A9#5 chord on ukulele
A Augmented Ninth. Notes: A, C#, F, G and B.
How to play A9#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 7
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as Aaug9 and A+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C#, E#, G and B; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the A9#5 chord?
A9#5 (A augmented ninth) is made of five notes: A (root), C# (major third), F (augmented fifth), G (minor seventh) and B (ninth).
How do you play A9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest A9#5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is A9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.