A dominant 9th Chord

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Audible Example

What does a A dominant 9th chord sound like?

A dominant 9th chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a A dominant 9th chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a A dominant 9th chord on the guitar?

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About the A dominant 9th chord

A dominant 9th chord extends the dominant 7th by adding a major ninth, creating a rich and colorful sonority. It retains the forward-driving tension of the dominant 7th while adding sophistication. Dominant 9th chords are essential in jazz, funk, R&B, and blues.