G#6/9 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Six-Nine, also written Ab6/9. Notes: G#, C, D#, F and A#.
How to play G#6/9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as G#69. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, E# and A#; B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
More G# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the G#6/9 chord?
G#6/9 (G sharp six-nine) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F (major sixth) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#6/9 on ukulele?
The easiest G#6/9 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 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is G#6/9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.