G#9#5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Augmented Ninth, also written Ab9#5. Notes: G#, C, E, F# and A#.
How to play G#9#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- 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#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as G#aug9 and G#+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D##, F# and A#; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#9#5 chord?
G#9#5 (G sharp augmented ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), E (augmented fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#9#5 on guitar?
The easiest G#9#5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
Is G#9#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.