G Major 9 (Gmaj9) Chord Guitar

A full major 9th rooted on the low E string.

A full five-tone major 9th (1-3-5-7-9) rooted on the 6th string.
A rich, expansive upgrade to G in its home key.
A favourite for jazz and neo-soul comping.
The 9th softens the major-7th brightness into warmth.

Root9th3rd5th7th

Root

EBass6th string

Fret3

Finger1 index

Not played

A5th string

FretMuted

Finger—

7th

D4th string

Fret4

Finger3 ring

3rd

G3rd string

Fret4

Finger2 middle

5th

B2nd string

Fret3

Finger1 index

9th

e1st string

Fret5

Finger4 pinky

NotesG – F# – B – D – A

Formula1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9

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TonesG×1·B×1·D×1·F#×1·A×1

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Questions about G Major 9 (Gmaj9)

What notes are in a G Major 9 (Gmaj9) chord?

A G Major 9 (Gmaj9) chord contains the notes G, F#, B, D, A. It is built from the major 9th formula 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 9, with G as the root.

What notes are in a Gmaj9 chord?

Gmaj9 contains G, B, D, F♯ and A — the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and 9th. It's a G major triad with both a major 7th (F♯) and a 9th (A) stacked on top, which is what gives it that full, lush jazz sound compared to a plain G.

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