G#maj9 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Major Ninth, also written Abmaj9. Notes: G#, C, D#, G and A#.
How to play G#maj9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F## and A#; B# is the same key as C and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#maj9 chord?
G#maj9 (G sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#maj9 on ukulele?
The easiest G#maj9 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Strum all four strings.
Is G#maj9 hard to play on ukulele?
G#maj9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.