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

E6th

Fret3

Finger1

A5th

FretMuted

Finger—

D4th

Fret4

Finger3

G3rd

Fret4

Finger2

B2nd

Fret3

Finger1

e1st

Fret5

Finger4

Notes: G – F# – B – D – A · Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9

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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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