A♭ 9th guitar chord
How to play the A♭ 9th chord (also written G♯), written A♭9, on guitar. The shape is 4 3 4 3 4 x 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 4 3 4 x (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 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 barre shape, 4 3 4 3 4 x 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 4 3 4 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A♭ – C – E♭ – G♭ – B♭.
What notes are in the A♭ 9th chord?
The A♭ 9th chord (A♭9) contains the notes A♭ – C – E♭ – G♭ – B♭.
Is the A♭ 9th guitar chord diagram free?
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