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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 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• 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, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 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 10 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 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 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 7 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 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 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 9

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 G strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 10

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

A m9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A m9 chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the Minor Chords family. This chord is built from the notes A, C, E, G, and B, which are formed from the intervals 1, b3, 5, b7, and 9. Understanding how these intervals come together to create the A m9 chord is key to mastering its sound and usage in your music.

Each interval in the A m9 chord has a specific name. The '1' is the Root, 'b3' is the Minor Third, '5' is the Perfect Fifth, 'b7' is the Minor Seventh, and '9' is the Major Ninth. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, consider checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals for a deeper understanding.

Learning to play the A m9 chord involves familiarizing yourself with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids will help you identify where each note of the chord is located on the fretboard. If you're new to chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, our full tutorial about guitar chords is a great place to start.

The A m9 chord is not just a beginner's chord. It's a sophisticated chord often found in genres like jazz and progressive rock. If you're looking to expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords might be of interest.

Finally, the A m9 chord can be used in various chord progressions to create interesting and dynamic music. If you're looking for inspiration or guidance on how to incorporate the A m9 into your own compositions, our tutorial about the most common chord progressions can provide some valuable insights.

We hope this introduction has sparked your interest in the A m9 chord. Now, let's dive into the tutorial and start playing!

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