G# Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Fingering
Welcome to our detailed tutorial on the G# 9(#5) chord. This chord, which falls under the family of Augmented Chords, is composed of the notes G#, B#, D##, F#, and A#. The chord is built using specific intervals, namely 1, 3, #5, b7, and 9. These intervals refer to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively. This chord offers a unique and rich sound that can add depth to your guitar playing.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial. If you're new to this concept, we recommend you to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. These resources will provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to fully grasp the structure of the G# 9(#5) chord.
As an intermediate to advanced chord, the G# 9(#5) might seem a bit daunting to beginners. However, with our detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, you'll be able to understand and play this chord in no time. For more advanced chords, don't forget to check out our tutorial about more advanced chords.
Finally, the G# 9(#5) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about how to use this chord in a musical context, our tutorial about jazz chord progressions can be a great resource. Happy playing!
Notes of the G# 9(#5) chord:
G#B#D##F#A#
Chord Structure:
Fingerings for the G#9(#5) guitar chord
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9(#5) | D 9(#5) | E 9(#5) | F 9(#5) | G 9(#5) | A 9(#5) | B 9(#5) | C#9(#5) | D#9(#5) | F#9(#5) | G#9(#5) | A#9(#5) | Ab9(#5) | Bb9(#5) | Db9(#5) | Eb9(#5) | Gb9(#5)
Fretboard map of G# 9(#5) chord tones
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.