A#maj9 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Major Ninth, also written Bbmaj9. Notes: A#, D, F, A and C.
How to play A#maj9
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 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, G## is the same key as A and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj9 chord?
A#maj9 (A sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#maj9 on ukulele?
The easiest A#maj9 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is A#maj9 hard to play on ukulele?
A#maj9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.