# A♭ major 9 Guitar Chord

> The A♭ major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth B♭ to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of A♭ major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♭maj9
- Notes: A♭, C, E♭, G, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (A♭), 3 (C), 5 (E♭), 7 (G), 9 (B♭)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 21

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 5 3 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/x35344)
- Shape 2: 8 6 6 0 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/866086)
- Shape 3: 8 6 6 8 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/866886)
- Shape 4: 8 10 8 8 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/8a8898)
- Shape 5: -1 3 6 3 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/x36343)
- Shape 6: -1 3 6 0 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/x36046)
- Shape 7: 8 6 6 0 9 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/866096)
- Shape 8: 8 11 8 8 8 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/c/8b888b)

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