Gmaj9 open chord (300002)
- Fingering
- 300002
- Fingers
- 2 – – – – 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G major 9th chord
The Gmaj9 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 | major seventh |
| A | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Gmaj9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Put your second 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, 300002. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Gmaj9 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.
Gmaj9 barre chord
Gmaj9 has 1 barre shape here: 324232 (barre at the 2nd fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing G#maj9 (Abmaj9).
Gmaj9 open chord
The open Gmaj9 chord is 300002. 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 Gmaj9 chord
Gmaj9 is the IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Chords related to Gmaj9
Gmaj9 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gmaj9 chord on guitar?
Play 300002, 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 2 - - - - 1.
What notes are in the Gmaj9 chord?
The G major 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 Gmaj9 chord in?
Gmaj9 is the IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Gmaj9 chord diagram to print or save
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