# A dominant 7th sharp 9th Guitar Chord

> The A dominant 7th sharp 9th dominant 7th sharp 9th chord introduces a sharp ninth B♯, creating a bluesy, expressive tension. The clash between the major third C♯ and sharp ninth B♯ gives it a powerful, gritty sound used in jazz, funk, and rock. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of A dominant 7th sharp 9th.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A7♯9
- Notes: A, C♯, E, G, B♯
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), 5 (E), ♭7 (G), ♯9 (B♯)
- Mood: funky, bluesy, edgy, aggressive
- Genres: Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Rock
- Playable shapes: 23

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 3 3 2 2 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/332220)
- Shape 2: 3 3 2 2 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/332223)
- Shape 3: -1 10 10 9 10 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/xaa9a9)
- Shape 4: 3 4 2 2 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/342210)
- Shape 5: 3 3 5 2 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/335220)
- Shape 6: 3 0 5 5 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/305520)
- Shape 7: 3 0 2 5 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/302523)
- Shape 8: 3 3 2 2 2 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g/332225)

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