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A9 Ukulele

Learn the A Dominant 9 (A9) chord on ukulele: notes (A, C♯, E, G, B), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.

Quick answer

A9 contains A, C♯, E, G, B. A rich and polished expansion of a dominant seventh.

A9 Ukulele chord diagram showing A, C♯, E, G, B
A9 Ukulele chord diagram showing A, C♯, E, G, B

Positions

Main shape

4 string G
Fret 4 · finger 1
3 string C
Fret 7 · finger 4
2 string E
Fret 5 · finger 3
1 string A
Fret 4 · finger 2

Position 2

4 string G
Fret 12 · finger 3
3 string C
Fret 11 · finger 2
2 string E
Fret 9 · finger 1
1 string A
Fret 12 · finger 4

Notes

  1. ARoot
  2. C♯Major 3rd
  3. EPerfect 5th
  4. GMinor 7th
  5. BMajor 9th

Intervals

Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th · Minor 7th · Major 9th

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in A9?

A · C♯ · E · G · B

Which scales contain every note in A9?

A Mixolydian

The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.

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