A Major 9th Guitar Chord (Amaj9)
A Major 9th (Amaj9) is built from A, C#, E, G#, B, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M formula measured from the root A. This page shows 2 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Amaj9
Notes in Amaj9
- A1P
- C#3M
- E5P
- G#7M
- B9M
How to play Amaj9
A Major 9th Guitar Chord (Amaj9) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Amaj9 FAQ
- What notes are in A Major 9th?
- A Major 9th (Amaj9) contains A, C#, E, G#, B. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M above the root A.
- How do you play Amaj9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Amaj9": low E at fret 1, A muted, D at fret 2, G at fret 2, B at fret 1, high E at fret 3.
- Is Amaj9 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.