G#maj9 chord on piano
G Sharp Major Ninth, also written Abmaj9. Notes: G#, C, D#, G and A#.
How to play G#maj9
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D#, G 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 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 piano?
Play G#, C, D#, G 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.