G#m(maj9) chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor Major Ninth, also written Abm(maj9). Notes: G#, B, D#, G and A#.
How to play G#m(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Let the open B string ring.
- Don't play the A string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#m(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 4
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B, D#, F## and A#; F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m(maj9) chord?
G#m(maj9) (G sharp minor major ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#m(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest G#m(maj9) is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is G#m(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.