Aadd9 Guitar Chord | How to Play The A Major Ninth Added Chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the A add9 chord, a beautiful sounding chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes A, C#, E, and B, which are derived from the intervals 1, 3, 5, and 9. Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the A add9 chord and other chords alike. If you're new to this concept, we recommend you to check out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
The complete names of the music intervals that make up the A add9 chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Ninth. To understand these intervals on the fretboard, you might want to visit our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
Playing the A add9 chord involves a unique fretboard pattern that highlights the tones composing the chord. If you're looking to expand your chord vocabulary beyond beginner level, our tutorial about more advanced chords can be a great resource.
Furthermore, the A add9 chord can be used in a variety of common and jazz chord progressions. To learn more about how to incorporate this chord into your playing, check out our tutorial about the most common chord progressions and our tutorial about jazz chord progression.
Lastly, if you're unsure about how to denote the A add9 chord depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on how to denote chords will be of great help. And if you have a chord shape and you don't know how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can assist you.
Stay tuned for the next part of this tutorial where we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns for the A add9 chord.
Notes that compose the A add9 chord:
Chord Structure:
A Major Ninth Added Guitar Chord Shapes
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Open
Position 3
Movable
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Open
Position 6
Open
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FAQ
What notes make up the A add9 chord?
The A add9 chord is comprised of four specific notes: A, C#, E, and B.
How are the intervals 1, 3, 5, and 9 used to form the A add9 chord?
The notes of the A add9 chord (A, C#, E, B) correspond directly to these intervals. A is the Root (1), C# is the Major Third (3), E is the Perfect Fifth (5), and B is the Major Ninth (9). Understanding these intervals is crucial for mastering this and other chords.
Why is the A add9 chord categorized within the Major Chords family?
The A add9 chord is considered part of the Major Chords family because its foundational structure includes the Root (1), Major Third (3), and Perfect Fifth (5), which define a major triad. The Major Ninth (9) is then added to this major base.
What are the full names of the musical intervals that define the A add9 chord?
The complete names for the intervals making up the A add9 chord are the Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), and Major Ninth (9).
In what musical contexts or progressions can the A add9 chord be used?
The A add9 chord is versatile and can be effectively used in a variety of musical settings, including both common chord progressions and more sophisticated jazz chord progressions.