G minor 9 chord (Gm9) on guitar and piano

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G minor 9
The G minor 9 chord (Gm9) is made of the notes G, A, Bb, D and F. It is built from the root G with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The minor 9 chord is rich and velvety; common in soul, R&B and jazz.

G minor 9

Notes: G – A – Bb – 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 2 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): 353335. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

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

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G minor 9 chord?

The notes of the G minor 9 chord (Gm9) are G, A, Bb, D and F.

How do you play the G minor 9 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 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): 353335.

How is the G minor 9 chord built?

The G minor 9 chord (Gm9) is made of the notes G, A, Bb, D and F. It is built from the root G with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.