G# Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added (G#7(b9)) chords on guitar
Welcome to our tutorial on the G# 7(b9) chord. This chord belongs to the family of Dominant Chords and is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, F#, and A. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and b9. Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the G# 7(b9) chord, and our fretboard intervals tutorial can provide a deeper understanding of this topic.
The complete names of the music intervals that compose the G# 7(b9) chord are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Minor Ninth. Each of these intervals contributes to the unique sound of the chord, and understanding them will help you play the chord more effectively. You can learn more about how to build chords by stacking intervals in our guitar music theory tutorial.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the G# 7(b9) chord. These visual aids can be incredibly helpful in mastering the chord. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams, our guitar chords notation tutorial can help clarify any confusion.
The G# 7(b9) chord can be a bit more advanced than beginner chords, but don't let that discourage you. With practice, you can master this chord and add it to your repertoire. If you're interested in learning more about chords beyond the beginner level, our intermediate guitar chord tutorial is a great resource.
Finally, the G# 7(b9) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, which frequently use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types. If you're interested in exploring jazz guitar, our jazz chord progressions tutorial can provide some useful insights.
Ready to dive in and start learning the G# 7(b9) chord? Let's get started!
Notes of the G# 7(b9) chord:
G#B#D#F#A
Tones of the Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added chord:
G#7(b9) Guitar Chord Shapes
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
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
Movable
Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(b9) | D 7(b9) | E 7(b9) | F 7(b9) | G 7(b9) | A 7(b9) | B 7(b9) | C#7(b9) | D#7(b9) | F#7(b9) | G#7(b9) | A#7(b9) | Ab7(b9) | Bb7(b9) | Db7(b9) | Eb7(b9) | Gb7(b9)
G# 7(b9) guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.