G7#9 chord on ukulele
G Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: G, B, D, F and A#.
How to play G7#9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9.
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Questions
What notes are in the G7#9 chord?
G7#9 (G dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh) and A# (sharp ninth).
How do you play G7#9 on ukulele?
The easiest G7#9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is G7#9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.