A#m9b5 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Half-Diminished Ninth, also written Bbm9b5. Notes: A#, C#, E, G# and C.
How to play A#m9b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#m9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumNotes and theory
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E, G# and B#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m9b5 chord?
A#m9b5 (A sharp half-diminished ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), E (diminished fifth), G# (minor seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#m9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest A#m9b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is A#m9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a half-diminished ninth chord sound like?
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz.