G#7#9 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine, also written Ab7#9. Notes: G#, C, D#, F# and B.
How to play G#7#9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 8
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F# and A##; B# is the same key as C and A## is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7#9 chord?
G#7#9 (G sharp dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh) and B (sharp ninth).
How do you play G#7#9 on ukulele?
The easiest G#7#9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#7#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.