G#9 chord on piano
G Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Ab9. Notes: G#, C, D#, F# and A#.
How to play G#9
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, 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
Notes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F# and A#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#9 chord?
G#9 (G sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#9 on piano?
Play G#, C, 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.