Gmmaj9 guitar chord (G Minor 9th, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj9, min(maj9), m9(maj7), mM9

Steps: 1-b3-5-7-9

Notes: G-Bb-D-F#-A

The G mmaj9 chord extends the mmaj7 by adding a ninth, resulting in an even richer harmonic texture. Its notes G, Bb, D, F# and A bring a deep, introspective quality to your playing. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "G mmaj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Gmmaj9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret using your pinky
  • Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
  • Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Gmmaj9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings