# 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-major-9/e

## 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: 62

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 2 2 2 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/022224)
- Shape 2: 0 0 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/002424)
- Shape 3: 0 4 2 2 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/042204)
- Shape 4: 0 0 6 6 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/006604)
- Shape 5: 0 4 6 4 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/046405)
- Shape 6: 0 4 6 6 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/046605)
- Shape 7: 0 0 6 6 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/006605)
- Shape 8: 0 4 6 4 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/e/046455)

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