G#9b5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Ninth Flat Five, also written Ab9b5. Notes: G#, C, D, F# and A#.
How to play G#9b5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the B string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension. The formula is 1 3 b5 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#9b5 chord?
G#9b5 (G sharp dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D (diminished fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#9b5 on guitar?
The easiest G#9b5 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 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is G#9b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth flat five chord sound like?
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension.