The Ab major 9 / G# major 9 chord (Abmaj9) is made of the notes Ab, Bb, C, Eb and G. It is built from the root Ab with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The major 9 chord is bright and lush, very present in jazz, soul and pop.
Ab major 9
Notes: Ab – Bb – C – Eb – G
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x 11 10 12 11 x. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Ab major 9 chord (Abmaj9) are Ab, Bb, C, Eb and G.
How do you play the Ab major 9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x 11 10 12 11 x.
How is the Ab major 9 chord built?
The Ab major 9 / G# major 9 chord (Abmaj9) is made of the notes Ab, Bb, C, Eb and G. It is built from the root Ab with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
Are Ab and G# the same chord?
Yes: Ab and G# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Ab major 9 / G# major 9 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.