A 9th guitar chord
How to play the A 9th chord, written A9, on guitar. The shape is 4 3 1 0 0 0 and it sounds the notesA – C♯ – E – G – B — free to print or download below.

How to play the A 9th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 4 3 1 0 0 0 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C♯ – E – G – B.
Notes in the A 9th chord
The A 9th chord contains the notes A – C♯ – E – G – B. The diagram shows the common open shape, 4 3 1 0 0 0 from the lowest string to the highest.
A 9th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A 9th chord on guitar?
Use the shape 4 3 1 0 0 0 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 3 open strings and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C♯ – E – G – B.
What notes are in the A 9th chord?
The A 9th chord (A9) contains the notes A – C♯ – E – G – B.
Is the A 9th guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.