G9 Guitar Chord: Diagrams And Theory | Accessible Version

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Chord Shapes

There are 10 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G 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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Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A 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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Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 14 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 15 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 15 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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G 9 Description

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on the G 9 chord. This chord belongs to the family of Dominant Chords and is composed of the notes G, B, D, F, and A. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9, which are also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth.

Understanding the music intervals is crucial for understanding the structure of any chord. These intervals are the distances between the notes that make up the chord. If you want to delve deeper into this subject, you can check out our comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals.

In the case of the G 9 chord, the intervals are built by stacking the Root (G), Major Third (B), Perfect Fifth (D), Minor Seventh (F), and Major Ninth (A). This creates a rich and complex sound that is often used in various genres of music, including jazz, blues, and rock. For more information on how to build chords by stacking intervals, you can refer to our detailed tutorial on guitar music theory.

Learning to play the G 9 chord can be a bit challenging for beginners, but with practice and the right guidance, it becomes easier. This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the G 9 chord. If you're interested in learning more about ninth chords, don't hesitate to visit our comprehensive tutorial about ninth guitar chords.

So, whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary or an experienced player wanting to explore more complex chords, this tutorial on the G 9 chord is a great resource. Let's dive in and start making some beautiful music!

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