Am9 guitar chord (A Minor 9th)

Symbols: m9, min9, -9

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9

Notes: A-C-E-G-B

Variation 1

  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 12th fret
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings