# 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 E♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A♯ major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-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: 16

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 1 0 0 3 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/100311)
- Shape 2: -1 8 8 7 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/x887a8)
- Shape 3: 13 13 10 10 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/ddaaaa)
- Shape 4: 13 0 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/d0aaba)
- Shape 5: 13 12 10 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/dcaaba)
- Shape 6: 13 12 12 15 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/dccfdd)
- Shape 7: 13 0 12 15 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/d0cfdd)
- Shape 8: 13 12 0 15 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-major-9/e-sharp/dc0fdd)

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