I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
A Major 9 Chord
Learn the A Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A3C#5E7G#9B
Playable A Major 9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 0 2 4 2 4
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 5 x 2 4 2 4
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 x 6 6 x 7
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 9 x 7 9 9 7
C shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 12 11 13 12 x
Full fretboard map
Every A Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A Major 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.