Am(add9) guitar chord (A Minor, Added 9th)
Symbols: m(add9), m9(no 7th)
Steps: 1-b3-5-9
Notes: A-C-E-B
The A madd9 chord adds a ninth to the minor triad, creating a delicate and melodic extension. Its notes A, C, E and B produce a beautiful blend of simplicity and depth, making it ideal for heartfelt compositions. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "A m(add9)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.
Variation 1
- Press the E (1st) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
- Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
- Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string
Variation 2
- Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
- With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
- Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
- Stretch out your ring finger to the 12th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
- Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings
- A Major
- A Minor
- A 7
- A 5
- A dim
- A dim7
- A aug
- A sus2
- A sus4
- A maj7
- A m7
- A 7sus4
- A maj9
- A maj11
- A maj13
- A maj9#11
- A maj13#11
- A add9
- A 6add9
- A maj7b5
- A maj7#5
- A m6
- A m9
- A m11
- A m13
- A madd9
- A m6add9
- A mmaj7
- A mmaj9
- A m7b5
- A m7#5
- A 6
- A 9
- A 11
- A 13
- A 7b5
- A 7#5
- A 7b9
- A 7#9
- A 7(b5,b9)
- A 7(b5,#9)
- A 7(#5,b9)
- A 7(#5,#9)
- A 9b5
- A 9#5
- A 13#11
- A 13b9
- A 11b9
- A sus2sus4
- A -5