Gm(maj9) chord on guitar
G Minor Major Ninth. Notes: G, Bb, D, F# and A.
How to play Gm(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (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).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open A and D strings ring.
- 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 Gm(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 6 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
HardFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
F#7 · major seventh
A9 · ninth
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm(maj9) chord?
Gm(maj9) (G minor major ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth), F# (major seventh) and A (ninth).
How do you play Gm(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest Gm(maj9) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (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 Gm(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.