Practice the Gm(maj9) Chord on Guitar with Interactive Lessons

G m(maj9) position 1 guitar chord diagram

The Gm(maj9) chord, G minor major ninth, is spelled G, Bb, D, F# and A. It is a G minor triad topped by a major seventh (F#) and a ninth (A). The chord is the root, minor third, fifth, major seventh and ninth. The F# sits a half step below the root.

The page lists one voicing, a barre shape that stays between the 3rd and 5th frets. Strum it into your microphone and use the chord player at the top to see which strings ring. The G melodic minor scale contains all five notes.

G minor major 9th guitar chord is also written as Gm(maj9), GmM9, Gminmaj9 or G-Δ9.

G m(maj9) chord Notes:

G Bb D F# A

Chord Formula:

Formula: 1 b3 5 7 9

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G M(Maj9) Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Barre Movable

G m(maj9) position 1 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

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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)

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FAQ

What notes does Gm(maj9) contain?

Gm(maj9) is G, Bb, D, F# and A. The F# is the major seventh and the A is the ninth.

How many ways can Gm(maj9) be played?

The fingering data lists 1 voicing, a barre voicing, between the 3rd and 5th fret. It uses no open string.

Which scale holds G minor major ninth?

G melodic minor: G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F#. All five chord notes are in it, and the ninth A is the second degree.

How does Gm(maj9) differ from Gm9?

Gm9 uses the minor seventh F. Gm(maj9) raises it to F#, one semitone higher, so the seventh is major.

Why is the seventh in Gm(maj9) an F#?

A major seventh is eleven semitones up from G, which is F#. The F natural would be the minor seventh, ten semitones up.