G#9 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Ab9. Notes: G#, C, D#, F# and A#.
How to play G#9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play G#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9. 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#9 chord?
G#9 (G sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#9 on guitar?
The easiest G#9 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#).
Is G#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.