G Major 9th Guitar Chord (Gmaj9)
G Major 9th (Gmaj9) is built from G, B, D, F#, A, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M formula measured from the root G. This page shows 51 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Gmaj9
Notes in Gmaj9
- G1P
- B3M
- D5P
- F#7M
- A9M
How to play Gmaj9
G Major 9th Guitar Chord (Gmaj9) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Gmaj9 FAQ
- What notes are in G Major 9th?
- G Major 9th (Gmaj9) contains G, B, D, F#, A. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M above the root G.
- How do you play Gmaj9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Gmaj9": low E at fret 3, A at fret 2, G at fret 2, high E at fret 2.
- Is Gmaj9 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.