G9 guitar chord (G Dominant 9th)

Symbols: 9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9

Notes: G-B-D-F-A

The G 9 chord adds a ninth to the dominant seventh, creating a rich and jazzy sound. With notes G, B, D, F and A, it brings a vibrant tension that is often used in blues, jazz, and funk. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "G 9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 3rd fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
Use your thumb to press the low E (6th) string down on the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 2nd to the 6th strings
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 4th to the 6th strings
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Barre the 10th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering the 2nd to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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