G#6/9 Guitar Chord | How to Play The G# Major Sixth Nine Added Chord

G# 6/9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the G# 6/9 chord. This chord, belonging to the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, E#, and A#. The intervals that structure this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and 9 (Major Ninth). Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the G# 6/9 chord, and we recommend checking our tutorial about fretboard intervals to deepen your knowledge.

The G# 6/9 chord is a rich, complex sound that is a step above beginner chords, making it a great choice for intermediate players looking to expand their chord vocabulary. If you're new to chords beyond the basics, our tutorial about more advanced chords may be a useful resource.

The 6/9 chord is commonly used in various genres, including jazz, where it often appears in chord progressions. To see how the G# 6/9 chord can be used in context, we recommend our tutorial about jazz chord progressions.

Understanding the notation of this chord is also essential. The G# 6/9 chord is denoted by the intervals that compose it. To get a better grasp on how to denote chords based on their intervals, take a look at our tutorial on chord notation.

Finally, to truly master the G# 6/9 chord, practice is key. With chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord, you'll be able to confidently and accurately play the G# 6/9 chord. If you're unsure about any chord shapes, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a valuable aid.

Ready to dive into the world of the G# 6/9 chord? Let's get started!

Notes in the G# 6/9 chord:

G#B#D#E#A#

How the Major Sixth Nine Added chord is built:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

G# Major Sixth Nine Added Guitar Chord Shapes

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
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G# 6/9 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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G# 6/9 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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G# 6/9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 6/9 | D 6/9 | E 6/9 | F 6/9 | G 6/9 | A 6/9 | B 6/9 | C#6/9 | D#6/9 | F#6/9 | G#6/9 | A#6/9 | Ab6/9 | Bb6/9 | Db6/9 | Eb6/9 | Gb6/9

G# 6/9 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!

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