A9 guitar chord (A Dominant 9th)

Symbols: 9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9

Notes: A-C#-E-G-B

The A 9 chord adds a ninth to the dominant seventh, creating a rich and jazzy sound. With notes A, C#, E, G and B, it brings a vibrant tension that is often used in blues, jazz, and funk. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "A 9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret from the 2nd to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 3rd to the 5th strings
Press the D (4th) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 5th fret with your thumb
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 9th fret
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 12th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 14th fret from the 2nd to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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