Accessible Page: G#9b5 Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart

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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, G and B strings at the same time
• 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 string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• 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 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

G# 9b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# 9b5 chord. This chord is a member of 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), b5 (Diminished Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

Understanding the construction of this chord requires a grasp of fretboard intervals and how they can be stacked to build chords. This is a fundamental aspect of guitar music theory.

As a dominant chord, the G# 9b5 is often used in jazz chord progressions, where its unique tonal qualities can add complexity and interest to a piece of music. It's also considered an intermediate guitar chord, as it's a bit more complex than the chords typically learned by beginners.

To fully understand and master the G# 9b5 chord, you'll need to learn how to play it using various chord inversions on the fretboard. This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord, making it easier to visualize and memorize the structure of the G# 9b5 chord.

If you're interested in learning more about other types of chords, be sure to check out our full tutorial on guitar chords of all types. And if you ever come across a chord shape that you're unsure of, our guitar chords reverse namer is a handy tool to help you figure it out.

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