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Chord chart for Amadd9 Guitar Chord (A minor add 9): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

A minor add 9 guitar shapes

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About the chord

A minor add 9 guitar chord

Amadd9 is the A minor add 9 guitar chord. It uses the notes A, C, E, and B and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-9.

The A minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth B to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third C and ninth B gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music.

Also written as Amin(add9).

Root note: A
Quality: minor add 9
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 133

Chord tones

ACEB

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

A Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

C Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

E Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

B Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

Quick answers

What notes are in Amadd9?

Amadd9 uses the notes A, C, E, and B. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-9.

What is another name for Amadd9?

Amadd9 is also written as Amin(add9).

How do you play Amadd9 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string. Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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