# 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.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat

## 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: 18

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 2 2 1 1 1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/221112)
- Shape 2: -1 9 9 8 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/x99898)
- Shape 3: 14 14 13 13 13 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/eeddde)
- Shape 4: 2 2 1 1 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/221114)
- Shape 5: 2 2 1 4 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/221414)
- Shape 6: 2 3 1 1 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/231104)
- Shape 7: 2 3 1 4 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/231444)
- Shape 8: 2 2 4 5 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/g-flat/224544)

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