G# Major 9th Guitar Chord (G#maj9)
G# Major 9th (G#maj9) 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 1 fingering with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for G#maj9
Notes in G#maj9
- G#1P
- B#3M
- D#5P
- F##7M
- A#9M
How to play G#maj9
G# Major 9th Guitar Chord (G#maj9) 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.
G#maj9 FAQ
- What notes are in G# Major 9th?
- G# Major 9th (G#maj9) contains G#, B#, D#, F##, A#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M above the root G#.
- How do you play G#maj9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "G#maj9": low E muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 3.
- Is G#maj9 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.