GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

Ab9 Guitar Chord

The Ab9 chord is a Ab ninth chord containing A♭, C, E♭, F♯, B♭.

How to play the Ab9 chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

Ab9
Recommended shape4 · 3 · 4 · 3 · 4 · 4
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Open-position alternative4 · 1 · 1 · 1 · 1 · 2
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Position near fret 10x · 11 · 10 · 11 · 11 · 11

Notes in the Ab9 chord

A♭ · C · E♭ · F♯ · B♭

Practising the Ab9 chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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