G7#9 chord on guitar
G Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: G, B, D, F and A#.
How to play G7#9
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 3
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9.
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Questions
What notes are in the G7#9 chord?
G7#9 (G dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh) and A# (sharp ninth).
How do you play G7#9 on guitar?
The easiest G7#9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is G7#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.