# 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 E♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A♭ major 9.

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

## 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: 12

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 6 6 5 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/x66586)
- Shape 2: -1 6 8 0 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/x68098)
- Shape 3: 11 11 8 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/bb8888)
- Shape 4: 11 11 8 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/bb8088)
- Shape 5: 11 10 8 8 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/ba8898)
- Shape 6: 11 11 8 0 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/bb80b8)
- Shape 7: 11 11 10 0 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/bba0b8)
- Shape 8: 11 10 10 13 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/e-flat/baadbb)

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