G#9#5 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Augmented Ninth, also written Ab9#5. Notes: G#, C, E, F# and A#.
How to play G#9#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as G#aug9 and G#+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D##, F# and A#; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
More G# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the G#9#5 chord?
G#9#5 (G sharp augmented ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), E (augmented fifth), F# (minor seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest G#9#5 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 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.