Accessible Page: A7(#9) Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 10 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D and G strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

A 7(#9) Description

Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the A 7(#9) chord. This intriguing chord, also known as the 'Jimi Hendrix chord', belongs to the Dominant Chords family. The A 7(#9) chord is composed of the notes A, C#, E, G, and B#. These notes are derived from the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and #9 (Augmented Ninth).

To fully understand how these intervals come together to form the A 7(#9) chord, it might be helpful to have a solid grasp of fretboard intervals and how chords are built by stacking intervals. If you're new to these concepts, don't worry, our tutorials will guide you through.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones composing the A 7(#9) chord. This will help you not only understand the theory behind this chord, but also how to play it on your guitar. If you're interested in the notation of this chord based on its intervals, our notation tutorial can be a great resource.

The A 7(#9) chord has a unique sound that can add a touch of sophistication to your chord progressions. It's commonly used in jazz, blues, and rock music, and is a great chord to add to your repertoire if you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord knowledge.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of the A 7(#9) chord? Let's get started!

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