# A major add 9 Guitar Chord

> The A major add 9 major add 9 chord extends the major triad with an added ninth B, creating a bright, expansive harmony. Unlike the major 9 chord, it lacks the major seventh, offering a fresher, more open sound often used in pop, rock, and jazz for uplifting atmospheres.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Amaj(add9)
- Notes: A, C♯, E, B
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), 5 (E), 9 (B)
- Mood: sweet, melodic, gentle, serene
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Ballad
- Playable shapes: 101

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 2 4 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/x02420)
- Shape 2: 5 0 7 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/507600)
- Shape 3: -1 0 7 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/x07600)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 7 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/xx7600)
- Shape 5: 5 7 7 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/577600)
- Shape 6: -1 0 7 6 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/x07657)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 7 6 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/xx7657)
- Shape 8: 5 7 7 6 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/577657)

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