# 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.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♭7♯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: 11

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 11 10 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/xbab0b)
- Shape 2: 4 2 1 1 1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/421112)
- Shape 3: 4 3 1 1 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/431102)
- Shape 4: 4 6 4 5 4 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/464547)
- Shape 5: 4 6 4 5 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/464507)
- Shape 6: 4 6 4 5 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/464577)
- Shape 7: 4 6 6 5 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/466577)
- Shape 8: 4 3 -1 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/43x442)

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