G9 chord (G9) on guitar and piano

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The G9 chord (G9) is made of the notes G, A, B, D and F. It is built from the root G with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The ninth chord enriches the dominant seventh; you find it in funk, blues and jazz.

G9

Notes: G – A – B – D – F
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
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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): 353435. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
G
root
A
ninth
B
major third
D
perfect fifth
F
minor seventh

Neighbouring chords

Try it in the app

Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G9 chord?

The notes of the G9 chord (G9) are G, A, B, D and F.

How do you play the G9 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): 353435.

How is the G9 chord built?

The G9 chord (G9) is made of the notes G, A, B, D and F. It is built from the root G with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.