# 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-major-9/g-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: 45

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 2 2 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/422220)
- Shape 2: 4 0 2 4 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/402420)
- Shape 3: 4 4 2 2 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/442200)
- Shape 4: 4 2 2 2 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/422224)
- Shape 5: 4 0 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/402424)
- Shape 6: 4 4 2 2 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/442204)
- Shape 7: 4 4 6 4 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/446455)
- Shape 8: 4 0 6 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-9/g-sharp/406600)

## 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