A#m9 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Minor Ninth, also written Bbm9. Notes: A#, C#, F, G# and C.
How to play A#m9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#m9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumNotes and theory
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E#, G# and B#; 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#m9 chord?
A#m9 (A sharp minor ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#m9 on ukulele?
The easiest A#m9 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Strum all four strings.
Is A#m9 hard to play on ukulele?
A#m9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.