Chord · Minor 9 Key of A♯

A♯m9 Chord on guitar · voicings, notes & diagram

The A♯m9 chord contains the notes A♯, C♯, F, G♯, C. Smooth, neo-soul-perfect — m7 with the 9 on top.

Voicings

How to play A♯m9.

A♯m9 × 1 3 1 2 4 E A D G B E

A-shape

Every chord tone on the neck

EADGBE 35791215 Root Scale note

Notes & intervals.

# Degree Note
1 1 A♯ root
2 b3 C♯
3 5 F
4 b7 G♯
5 9 C

Sound & use

Smooth, neo-soul-perfect — m7 with the 9 on top.

D'Angelo / Erykah Badu rhythm guitar; jazz comping over minor vamps.

Common in: neo-soul, jazz, r&b

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Same key

Other chords in the key of A♯.

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Minor 9 chord in every key.

FAQ

About the A♯m9 chord
on guitar.

What notes are in the A♯m9 chord?

The A♯m9 chord contains the notes A♯, C♯, F, G♯, C — that's a 1, b3, 5, b7, 9 from the root.

How do I play A♯m9 on guitar?

The most common voicings for A♯m9 are shown above as fretboard diagrams. Start with the a-shape — finger position numbers are inside the dots. Mute any string marked X; play open strings shown with O.

Where is A♯m9 used in music?

Smooth, neo-soul-perfect — m7 with the 9 on top. D'Angelo / Erykah Badu rhythm guitar; jazz comping over minor vamps.

What's a movable shape for A♯m9?

Both E-shape (root on the 6th string) and A-shape (root on the 5th string) barre versions are common. Once you can play those two shapes, you can play Minor 9 in any key just by sliding up or down the neck.

Can I print the A♯m9 chord diagram?

Yes. Use your browser's print function (Cmd/Ctrl + P) — the SVG diagrams print crisply at any size. For a custom voicing or a printable handout with multiple chords, use the chord chart generator.