A#9#5 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Augmented Ninth, also written Bb9#5. Notes: A#, D, F#, G# and C.
How to play A#9#5
- 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 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 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 A#aug9 and A#+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#5 chord?
A#9#5 (A sharp augmented ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), D (major third), F# (augmented fifth), G# (minor seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest A#9#5 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 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is A#9#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.