Accessible Page: How to Play a Gm(maj9) Chord on Guitar – Easy G Minor Major Ninth Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 1 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers 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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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G m(maj9) Description

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on the G m(maj9) chord. This chord, which belongs to the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes G, Bb, D, F#, and A. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, b3, 5, 7, and 9. These intervals are also referred to as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.

The G m(maj9) chord is a more advanced chord, often used in jazz and more complex musical pieces. If you're new to these types of chords, you might find our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords helpful.

To understand the structure of this chord better, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the concept of music intervals. These are the distances between the notes that make up a chord. For a comprehensive guide on this, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

Once you've grasped the concept of intervals, you can learn how to build chords by stacking these intervals. Our guitar music theory tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to do this.

Lastly, to fully understand the notation of the G m(maj9) chord, you might want to explore our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them.

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to play the G m(maj9) chord with ease, understanding the theory behind its structure and the unique sound it produces. So, let's dive in and start exploring this intriguing chord!

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