# A minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The A minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth B to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third C and ninth B gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Amin(add9)
- Notes: A, C, E, B
- Intervals: 1 (A), ♭3 (C), 5 (E), 9 (B)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 88

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 5 0 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/507500)
- Shape 2: -1 0 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/x07500)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/xx7500)
- Shape 4: 5 7 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/577500)
- Shape 5: 5 0 7 5 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/507557)
- Shape 6: -1 0 7 5 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/x07557)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 7 5 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/xx7557)
- Shape 8: 5 7 7 5 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/577557)

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