# 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. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A minor add 9.

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## 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: 161

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 2 2 2 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/022210)
- Shape 2: 0 3 2 2 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/032200)
- Shape 3: 0 0 7 5 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/007505)
- Shape 4: -1 7 7 5 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/x77505)
- Shape 5: 0 7 7 5 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/077505)
- Shape 6: 0 0 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/007500)
- Shape 7: -1 7 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/x77500)
- Shape 8: 0 7 7 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor-add-9/e/077500)

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