A# 7♭5♯9

Notes:A# – D – E – G# – C#
Formula:R-M3-d5-m7-A9
Intervals:P1-M3-d5-m7-A9
Scale Degrees:1-3-b5-b7-#9

Introduction

The A# 7♭5♯9 piano chord (A#7♭5♯9) consists of the notes A#, D, E, G#, C#. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-b5-b7-#9.

Enharmonic equivalent: A♯ is enharmonically equivalent to B♭. See Bb 7♭5♯9.

Notes

Notes:A# – D – E – G# – C#

A# 7♭5♯9 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionA#4 – D5 – E5 – G#5 – C#6
1st InversionD4 – E4 – G#4 – C#5 – A#5
2nd InversionE4 – G#4 – C#5 – A#5 – D6

Key Signature

The key of A# 7♭5♯9 has Key signature data not available.

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9
Intervals: P1-M3-d5-m7-A9

The A# 7♭5♯9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-d5-m7-A9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-d5-m7-A9 show the distance between each note in the chord.

A# 7♭5♯9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the A# 7♭5♯9 chord?

The A# 7♭5♯9 chord (A#7♭5♯9) contains 5 notes: A#, D, E, G#, C#. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9.

How is A#7♭5♯9 used in music?

A#7♭5♯9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.

What is the scale degree formula for A#7♭5♯9?

A#7♭5♯9 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7-#9, giving it its distinctive sound.

Practice Tips

  • Start by placing your thumb on A# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
  • Practice A#7♭5♯9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
  • Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
  • Try voicing A#7♭5♯9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
  • Resolve A#7♭5♯9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.