G#maj9 chord on guitar
G Sharp Major Ninth, also written Abmaj9. Notes: G#, C, D#, G and A#.
How to play G#maj9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- 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#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F## and A#; B# is the same key as C and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#maj9 chord?
G#maj9 (G sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#maj9 on guitar?
The easiest G#maj9 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is G#maj9 hard to play on guitar?
G#maj9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.