G#7b9 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine, also written Ab7b9. Notes: G#, C, D#, F# and A.
How to play G#7b9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play G#7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F# and A; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7b9 chord?
G#7b9 (G sharp dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A (flat ninth).
How do you play G#7b9 on guitar?
The easiest G#7b9 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open A string ring.
Is G#7b9 hard to play on guitar?
G#7b9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine chord sound like?
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco.