G9 chord on piano
G Dominant Ninth. Notes: G, B, D, F and A.
How to play G9
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D, F and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
Notes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the G9 chord?
G9 (G dominant ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh) and A (ninth).
How do you play G9 on piano?
Play G, B, D, F and A together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.