G#m(maj9) Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the G# m(maj9) chord, a rich and complex chord belonging to the Minor Chords family. The G# m(maj9) is composed of the notes G#, B, D#, F##, and A#, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, 7, and 9. These intervals correspond to the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth, respectively.
Understanding the construction of this chord requires a solid grasp of fretboard intervals and how chords are built by stacking these intervals. This tutorial on guitar music theory can provide additional insight into this process.
The G# m(maj9) chord, with its inclusion of the Major Ninth, is a step beyond basic chords and into the realm of more advanced music theory. It's a chord you'll often find in jazz chord progressions and other sophisticated musical styles. If you're ready to explore beyond beginner chords, check out this tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.
Learning to play the G# m(maj9) chord can be a challenge, but with practice and understanding of its structure, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing. For a deeper dive into the world of chords, including how to denote them based on the intervals that compose them, see our tutorial on guitar chord notation. And if you're curious about other ninth chords, don't miss our tutorial on ninth guitar chords.
Ready to start learning the G# m(maj9) chord? Let's dive in!
Notes of the G# m(maj9) chord:
G#BD#F##A#
Tones of the Minor Major Ninth chord:
Guitar Patterns for the G# Minor Major Ninth chord
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m(maj9) | D m(maj9) | E m(maj9) | F m(maj9) | G m(maj9) | A m(maj9) | B m(maj9) | C#m(maj9) | D#m(maj9) | F#m(maj9) | G#m(maj9) | A#m(maj9) | Abm(maj9) | Bbm(maj9) | Dbm(maj9) | Ebm(maj9) | Gbm(maj9)
Create your G# m(maj9) chord shapes
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.