A#9 chord on ukulele

A Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Bb9. Notes: A#, D, F, G# and C.

A#9 ukulele chord diagram, fret 4 position4fr2C93F51G#b74D3CFG#D
Fret 4 position · Easy

How to play A#9

  1. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: CStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play A#9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
A#9 ukulele chord, fret 4 position4fr2C93F51G#b74D3CFG#D

Fret 4 position

Easy
A#9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 11G#b72D31F53C9G#DFC

Barre at fret 1

Medium
A#9 ukulele chord, fret 7 position7fr1D32G#b73C94F5DG#CF

Fret 7 position

Medium
A#9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 1010fr1F53C91D32G#b7FCDG#

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes and theory

A#root
D3 · major third
F5 · perfect fifth
G#b7 · minor seventh
C9 · 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. 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 and B# is the same key as C.

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Questions

What notes are in the A#9 chord?

A#9 (A sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh) and C (ninth).

How do you play A#9 on ukulele?

The easiest A#9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).

Is A#9 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.