Am9
Extended · A root
Am9
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
0 st3 st7 st10 st14 st
Notes in Am9
ARoot
C3rd
E5th
G7th
B9th
A is the reference pitch (A440). Very common in rock and pop — the vi chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on A
Each chord below is played on A. Listen and identify whether you heard Am9, Am, A7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in A
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About the Am9 Chord
The Am9 chord is a minor 9th chord built on A. It contains the notes A, C, E, G, B — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings. Practising the Am9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.