# 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 G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of A♭ major 9.

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

## 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: 19

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 3 1 1 1 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/311113)
- Shape 2: 3 3 5 3 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/335344)
- Shape 3: -1 10 8 8 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/xa8898)
- Shape 4: 3 1 1 1 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/311114)
- Shape 5: 3 1 1 0 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/311014)
- Shape 6: 3 1 1 3 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/311314)
- Shape 7: 3 3 1 3 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/331314)
- Shape 8: 3 3 1 3 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-flat-major-9/g/331344)

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