# 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 B♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of A♯ major 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♯maj9
- 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: 25

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 3 3 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x33335)
- Shape 2: 8 0 0 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/800766)
- Shape 3: 8 0 7 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/807766)
- Shape 4: 8 8 7 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/887766)
- Shape 5: 8 0 8 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/808766)
- Shape 6: 8 8 8 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/888aaa)
- Shape 7: 8 0 8 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/808aaa)
- Shape 8: -1 3 0 3 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x30365)

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