# A9 Guitar Chord

> The A9 dominant 9 chord enriches the dominant 7th by adding a major ninth B, enhancing its tension with a colorful, jazzy flair. This extended harmony adds sophistication, frequently used in jazz, blues, and funk for dynamic progressions.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A9
- Notes: A, C♯, E, G, B
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), 5 (E), ♭7 (G), 9 (B)
- Mood: jazzy, rich, sophisticated, lush
- Genres: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Fusion
- Playable shapes: 50

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 2 4 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/x02423)
- Shape 2: 5 4 5 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/545000)
- Shape 3: 5 4 5 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/545450)
- Shape 4: -1 0 5 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/x05600)
- Shape 5: 5 0 5 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/505600)
- Shape 6: 5 7 5 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/575600)
- Shape 7: -1 0 5 6 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/x05657)
- Shape 8: 5 7 5 6 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a9/575657)

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