G9 chord on ukulele

G Dominant Ninth. Notes: G, B, D, F and A.

G9 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position2A93D51Fb74B3ADFB
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play G9

  1. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play G9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G9 ukulele chord, fret 1 position2A93D51Fb74B3ADFB

Fret 1 position

Easy
G9 ukulele chord, fret 4 position4fr1B32Fb73A94D5BFAD

Fret 4 position

Easy
G9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 77fr1D53A91B32Fb7DABF

Barre at fret 7

Hard
G9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 1010fr1Fb72B31D53A9FBDA

Barre at fret 10

Hard

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 ukulele?

The easiest G9 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 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).

Is G9 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.