Accessible Page: A#9b5 Guitar Chord Chart | A# Dominant Ninth Flat five
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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
- Let the D string play without pressing any fret
- Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 1 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position uses open strings
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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A# 9b5 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the A# 9b5 chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the notes A#, C##, E, G#, and B#. It is built using the intervals 1, 3, b5, b7, and 9. This means that it consists of a Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth.
Understanding the construction of this chord can be made simpler by having a solid grasp of fretboard intervals and how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them. If you need a refresher on these topics, feel free to visit our tutorials on these subjects.
The A# 9b5 chord, like all dominant chords, has a unique sound that is both complex and intriguing. This is due to the combination of the diminished fifth and the major ninth intervals that are present in the chord. This chord is not for beginners, it is considered an intermediate guitar chord due to its complexity.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the A# 9b5 chord. This will help you not only understand the structure of the chord, but also how to play it on your guitar. We'll also explore how this chord can be used in various chord progressions to create interesting and unique sounds in your music.
Let's dive in and explore the rich and complex world of the A# 9b5 chord!
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