Amaj9(#11) guitar chord (A Major 9th, Sharp 11th)

Symbols: maj9(#11), maj7(9,#11)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9-#11

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

Variation 1

  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th 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