A 5(add9)

The A 5(add9) chord consists of the A (Perfect unison), E (Perfect fifth) and B (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a A 5(add9) chord

How to play the A 5(add9) chord

  1. Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add E (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A
  3. Add B (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above A
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the A 5(add9) chord

Inversions with same root

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