A# 9♯5

Notes:A# – D – F# – G# – C
Formula:R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-A5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-#5-b7-9

Introduction

The A# 9♯5 piano chord (A#9♯5) consists of the notes A#, D, F#, G#, C. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-#5-b7-9.

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

Notes

Notes:A# – D – F# – G# – C

A# 9♯5 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionA#4 – D5 – F#5 – G#5 – C6
1st InversionD4 – F#4 – G#4 – C5 – A#5
2nd InversionF#4 – G#4 – C5 – A#5 – D6

Key Signature

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

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-A5-m7-M9

The A# 9♯5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-m7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.

A# 9♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the A# 9♯5 chord?

The A# 9♯5 chord (A#9♯5) contains 5 notes: A#, D, F#, G#, C. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9.

How is A#9♯5 used in music?

A#9♯5 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#9♯5?

A#9♯5 uses scale degrees 1-3-#5-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#9♯5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
  • Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
  • Try voicing A#9♯5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
  • Resolve A#9♯5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.