Gitarist OkuluG9 chordG dominant 9th
G9 (G dominant 9th) has a rich sound in funk and blues. Notes: G – B – D – F – A.
How to play G9
- String 6: fret 3, finger 1 (index)
- String 5: fret 5, finger 3 (ring)
- String 4: fret 3, finger 1 (index)
- String 3: fret 4, finger 2 (middle)
- String 2: fret 3, finger 1 (index)
- String 1: fret 5, finger 4 (pinky)
- Barre: lay your index finger flat across fret 3
× muted string · ○ open string · numbers are fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
💻 Learn it by playing in the app
Open the app →The chord check listens and tells you which string is muted
Chord structure
| Note | G | B | D | F | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1 (root) | 3 (major 3rd) | 5 (perfect 5th) | ♭7 | 9 |
Other ways to play G9
Fret 3 · E shape
Fret 9 · C shape
Fret 10 · A shape
Tips
- For the barre, keep your index finger close to the fret and slightly rolled onto its bony side; thumb behind the neck, around the middle.
- Pick each string on its own and listen for muted strings; a finger touching the next string is the usual cause.
- Press, release, press again: if you can form G9 cleanly 20 times in a minute, you have it.