G Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the G 7(b9) chord. This unique chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is constructed from a specific combination of musical intervals: the root (1), major third (3), perfect fifth (5), minor seventh (b7), and minor ninth (b9). The notes that make up this chord are G, B, D, F, and Ab.
If you're new to the concept of chord construction, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals extremely helpful. Understanding these intervals is crucial in mastering the G 7(b9) chord and other complex chords.
The G 7(b9) chord, like other dominant chords, has a characteristic tension and resolution effect, often used in various music genres, especially in blues and jazz. For more information on this, check out our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords.
Once you've grasped the basics of the G 7(b9) chord, you can further explore its different positions on the fretboard, its inversions, and how it fits into various chord progressions. Our tutorial on chord inversion and tutorial on common chord progressions can provide valuable insights into these topics.
Remember, practice is key when it comes to mastering any new chord. With time and patience, the G 7(b9) chord will become a valuable addition to your guitar playing repertoire.
Notes that compose the G 7(b9) chord:
GBDFAb
Formula of the Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added chord:
G7(b9) Guitar Chord Voicings
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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
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Position 3
Movable
Position 4
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Position 5
Movable
Position 6
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Position 7
Movable
Position 8
Movable
Position 9
Open
Position 10
BarreMovable
Position 11
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)
Chord tones in the G 7(b9) chord
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. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!