# How to play A major add 9 / B (3rd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 777650 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the A major add 9 / B (3rd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 777650). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/b/777650

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: A major add 9
- Display name: Amaj(add9)/B
- Notes: A, C♯, E, B
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), 5 (E), 9 (B)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major-add-9/b/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords