G9 open chord (300001)
- Fingering
- 300001
- Fingers
- 3 – – – – 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G dominant 9th chord
The G9 chord is made of G · B · D · F · A. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major third |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
| F | ♭7 | minor seventh |
| A | 9 | ninth |
How to play the G9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the high E string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Let the A, D, G and B strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 300001. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your G9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open A string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
G9 barre chord
G9 has 1 barre shape here: 353435 (barre at the 3rd fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing G#9 (Ab9).
G9 open chord
The open G9 chord is 300001. It uses the open A, D, G and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the G9 chord
G9 is the V chord in C major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor.
Chords related to G9
G9 guitar chord questions
How do you play a G9 chord on guitar?
Play 300001, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 3 - - - - 1.
What notes are in the G9 chord?
The G dominant 9th chord has 5 notes: G, B, D, F and A. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the G9 chord in?
G9 is the V chord in C major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor.
G9 chord diagram to print or save
Printable G9 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · G9 chord PNG (1200 px)
