The G major 9 chord (Gmaj9) 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 major seventh.
The major 9 chord is bright and lush, very present in jazz, soul and pop.
G major 9
Notes: G – A – B – D – F#
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 10 9 11 10 x. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the G major 9 chord (Gmaj9) are G, A, B, D and F#.
How do you play the G 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 10 9 11 10 x.
How is the G major 9 chord built?
The G major 9 chord (Gmaj9) 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 major seventh.