A7#9
notes
The chord A7#9 is made up of these notes:
A
C#
E
G
B#
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strum
The A7#9 chord is a fascinating mix of notes: A, C#, E, G, and B#. It's built with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and an added sharp ninth. This chord is notoriously known for its tension and colour, making it a staple in blues, jazz, and rock music. It's often used to create a distinctively edgy or 'bluesy' sound, especially in guitar and piano music. In a song, the A7#9 typically serves as a dominant chord, adding a splash of unexpected brightness and drama to progressions, often leading to a resolution that feels both satisfying and exciting.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C#4
E4
G4
B#4
A4
Inversion 2
E4
G4
B#4
A4
C#5
Inversion 3
G4
B#4
A4
C#5
E5
Inversion 4
B#4
A4
C#5
E5
G5