G9(#5) Guitar Chord | How to Play The G Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth Chord
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the G 9(#5) chord, a member of the Augmented Chords family. This intriguing chord is composed of the notes G, B, D#, F, and A, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, b7, and 9. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.
This chord, with its complex structure, is a fantastic example of how chords can be constructed by stacking intervals. If you're interested in understanding more about this process, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
For those who are new to this concept, we have a helpful tutorial on fretboard intervals that can assist you in understanding how intervals work on the guitar fretboard. Additionally, our tutorial on chord notation can provide you with a deeper understanding of how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them.
The G 9(#5) chord, being a more advanced chord, is a great way to step up your guitar playing from beginner to intermediate level. If you're ready to take on this challenge, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start.
Finally, if you're interested in learning more about other types of chords, such as dominant, diminished, or ninth chords, feel free to explore our comprehensive tutorial on all types of guitar chords.
So, are you ready to dive into the world of the G 9(#5) chord? Let's get started!
Notes in the G 9(#5) chord:
GBD#FA
Formula of the Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth chord:
G9(#5) Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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Position 1
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9(#5) | D 9(#5) | E 9(#5) | F 9(#5) | G 9(#5) | A 9(#5) | B 9(#5) | C#9(#5) | D#9(#5) | F#9(#5) | G#9(#5) | A#9(#5) | Ab9(#5) | Bb9(#5) | Db9(#5) | Eb9(#5) | Gb9(#5)
Create your G 9(#5) chord shapes
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.