GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

A9 Guitar Chord

The A9 chord is a A ninth chord containing A, C♯, E, G, B.

How to play the A9 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.

A9
Recommended shape5 · 4 · 5 · 0 · 0 · 0
A9
Open-position alternative5 · 2 · 2 · 0 · 2 · 0
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Position near fret 11x · 0 · 11 · 0 · 0 · 0

Notes in the A9 chord

A · C♯ · E · G · B

Practising the A9 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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