# 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-major-9/c-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Amaj9
- 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 4 2 2 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/x42204)
- Shape 2: -1 4 6 4 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/x46455)
- Shape 3: 9 7 7 9 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/977997)
- Shape 4: 9 0 7 9 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/907997)
- Shape 5: 9 11 9 9 10 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/9b99a9)
- Shape 6: 9 11 9 9 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/9b99a0)
- Shape 7: -1 4 7 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/x47454)
- Shape 8: 9 0 6 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/c-sharp/906600)

## Related Articles

- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/how-to-read-guitar-chord-diagrams
- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/chord-construction-guitar
- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/chord-inversions-guitar
- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/major-vs-minor-chords