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Gmaj9 chord on piano

G Major Ninth. Notes: G, B, D, F# and A.

Gmaj9 piano chord, root positionGBC4DAF#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Gmaj9

  1. Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add B, D, F# and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. 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
F#7 · major seventh
A9 · ninth

Notes and theory

Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
F#7 · major seventh
A9 · ninth

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.

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Questions

What notes are in the Gmaj9 chord?

Gmaj9 (G major ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F# (major seventh) and A (ninth).

How do you play Gmaj9 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 major ninth chord sound like?

The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.