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Gm9 chord on guitar

G Minor Ninth. Notes: G, Bb, D, F and A.

Gm9 guitar chord diagram, open position2GR3Bbb34D51Fb7GADBbDF
Open position · Easy

How to play Gm9

  1. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
  5. Let the open A and D strings ring.
  6. Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Gm9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Gm9 guitar chord, open position2GR3Bbb34D51Fb7GADBbDF

Open position

Easy
Gm9 guitar chord, barre at fret 33fr1GR3D51Fb71Bbb31D54A9GDFBbDA

Barre at fret 3

Medium
Gm9 guitar chord, barre at fret 66fr××2A91Fb71Bbb3AGFBb

Barre at fret 6

Medium
Gm9 guitar chord, barre at fret 108fr×2GR1Bbb33Fb74A94D5GBbFAD

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes and theory

Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth

The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.

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Gm9 with another bass note

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minor ninth chords in every key

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Questions

What notes are in the Gm9 chord?

Gm9 (G minor ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh) and A (ninth).

How do you play Gm9 on guitar?

The easiest Gm9 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 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).

Is Gm9 hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.

What does a minor ninth chord sound like?

The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.