GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

Amaj9 Guitar Chord

The Amaj9 chord is a A major 9 chord containing A, C♯, E, A♭, B.

How to play the Amaj9 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.

Amaj96fr×
Recommended shapex · 0 · 6 · 6 · 0 · 0
Amaj9
Position near fret 45 · 4 · 6 · 4 · 0 · 0
Amaj9×
Open-position alternativex · 0 · 2 · 4 · 2 · 4

Notes in the Amaj9 chord

A · C♯ · E · A♭ · B

Practising the Amaj9 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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