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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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G# 7(#9) Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the G# 7(#9) chord! This complex and rich sounding chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, and is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, F#, and A##. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and #9 (Augmented Ninth).
For those of you who are new to the world of guitar chords, we suggest you check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types. It's a comprehensive guide that will help you understand the basics and beyond.
Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial when learning how to build chords like the G# 7(#9). We have a detailed tutorial about fretboard intervals that will help you comprehend how these intervals stack to form different chords.
As part of the Dominant Chords family, the G# 7(#9) has a distinctive sound that adds a touch of complexity to your music. You can learn more about Dominant Chords and their variants in our dominant (7) guitar chords tutorial.
Once you've mastered the G# 7(#9), you might want to explore how it can be used in various chord progressions. Our tutorial about jazz chord progressions, which often use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, is a great place to start.
Lastly, if you're interested in expanding your chord knowledge beyond the G# 7(#9), our intermediate guitar chord tutorial covers more advanced chords that are perfect for intermediate players looking to enhance their skills.
Happy playing!
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