A#maj9 Guitar Chord Chart | A# Major Ninth
Welcome to our deep dive into the A# maj9 chord. This chord belongs to the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes A#, C##, E#, G##, and B#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.
Understanding the music intervals that compose this chord can greatly help in mastering its structure. The intervals are the Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Major Seventh (7), and Major Ninth (9). If you're new to the concept of music intervals, you might find our tutorial about fretboard intervals useful.
Learning the A# maj9 chord will not only add to your repertoire of major chords but also introduce you to the world of ninth (9) guitar chords. For a more comprehensive understanding of ninth chords, check out our tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords.
Our tutorial will guide you through the process of playing this chord with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. We will also explore how to build chords by stacking intervals, a vital part of guitar music theory.
Finally, knowing how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it is an essential skill for every guitarist. Our tutorial on how to denote chords can be a great resource to deepen your understanding of this topic.
Stay tuned for a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide on mastering the A# maj9 chord!
Notes of the A# maj9 chord:
How the Major Ninth chord is built:
A#maj9 Guitar Chord Voicings
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Position 1
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Position 2
Barre
Movable
Position 3
Barre
Movable
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FAQ
What are the specific notes that make up the A# maj9 chord?
The A# maj9 chord is composed of five distinct notes: A#, C##, E#, G##, and B#. These are the exact pitch spellings used to define this particular major ninth chord.
What do the numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 represent in the context of the A# maj9 chord?
These numbers represent the specific musical intervals stacked above the root note (A#) that form the chord. They correspond to the Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Major Seventh (7), and Major Ninth (9) respectively.
Why are some notes in the A# maj9 chord spelled with double sharps (C##, G##) or as E# and B#?
These specific spellings are used to correctly represent the musical intervals from the root note (A#) while maintaining the sequential letter names. This is part of standard music theory notation to ensure each interval has a unique letter name and its correct quality (e.g., C## is a Major Third above A#, E# is a Perfect Fifth, G## is a Major Seventh, and B# is a Major Ninth).
How does the A# maj9 chord fit into the 'Major Chords family'?
The A# maj9 chord belongs to the Major Chords family because it contains a Major Third and a Major Seventh interval relative to its root (A#). These intervals are defining characteristics of major harmony, even when the chord is extended with a ninth.
What does it mean to 'stack intervals' to build the A# maj9 chord?
'Stacking intervals' refers to the process of constructing the chord by progressively adding specific intervals on top of the root note. For the A# maj9, you start with the root (A#), then add a Major Third (C##), a Perfect Fifth (E#), a Major Seventh (G##), and finally a Major Ninth (B#) to complete the chord's structure.
What is the significance of the '9' in the A# maj9 chord name?
The '9' in A# maj9 signifies the inclusion of the Major Ninth interval (B#) in addition to the root, third, fifth, and major seventh. This extends the basic A# major seventh chord, adding harmonic richness and depth.