A#m(maj9) chord on ukulele
A Sharp Minor Major Ninth, also written Bbm(maj9). Notes: A#, C#, F, A and C.
How to play A#m(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- 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).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#m(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes and theory
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E#, G## and B#; 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#m(maj9) chord?
A#m(maj9) (A sharp minor major ninth) is made of five notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh) and C (ninth).
How do you play A#m(maj9) on ukulele?
The easiest A#m(maj9) is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#). 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#m(maj9) hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.