G9 chord
G dominant ninth. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G
- 1
- B
- 3
- D
- 5
- F
- b7
- A
- 9
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The minor seventh adds a bluesy edge and leaves the chord sounding unfinished.
The 9th adds color on top without changing whether it's major or minor.
How to play G9
- Root on A
- x-10-9-10-10-10
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with G9
G9 uses only notes from C major and A minor. It sounds most at home in C major.