Accessible Page: G Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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Chord Shapes

There are 11 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

G 7(b9) Description

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.

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