A9(#5) Guitar Chord | How to Play The A Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth Chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the A 9(#5) chord. This complex chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family, and is composed of the notes A, C#, E#, G, and B. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), #5 (Augmented Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

The A 9(#5) chord is a great example of how chords are built by stacking intervals. If you're not familiar with this concept, we highly recommend our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the intervals that compose a chord is crucial to mastering the guitar. If you need a refresher, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will help you understand how the A 9(#5) chord is constructed and how to play it on the fretboard.

This chord is not a beginner's chord, it requires a good understanding of intermediate guitar chords. But don't worry, with practice and understanding, you'll be able to incorporate the A 9(#5) chord into your playing in no time.

Particularly popular in jazz, the A 9(#5) chord can add a sophisticated touch to your chord progressions. If you're interested in jazz, you might want to explore our tutorial about jazz chord progression.

Finally, if you're trying to figure out a chord from a chord shape, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes shown on the fretboard can be a great help. It's a great way to confirm if you're playing the A 9(#5) chord correctly.

So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the A 9(#5) chord!