Accessible Page: Easy Ways To Play The G7(#9) Guitar Chord

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• 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 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 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 string
• 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
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

G 7(#9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G 7(#9) chord. This chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, which are known for their distinctive, unresolved sound. The G 7(#9) chord is composed of the notes G, B, D, F, and A#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and #9. In full, these are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Augmented Ninth.

If you're new to the concept of intervals, they are the distances between the notes of a chord. You can learn more about them in our tutorial about fretboard intervals. Chord notation, which is how we denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, is another important aspect of understanding chords like the G 7(#9). Check out our tutorial on chord notation for more information.

The G 7(#9) chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're just starting out, you might want to check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types. However, if you're ready for the challenge, this tutorial will teach you how to play the G 7(#9) chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord.

As a member of the Dominant Chords family, the G 7(#9) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about these, we have a tutorial about jazz chord progression that you might find useful.

Learning the G 7(#9) chord and others like it is a great way to expand your guitar skills and open up new musical possibilities. So let's dive in and start learning!

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