G#/Abm9 guitar chord (G#/Ab Minor 9th)

Symbols: m9, min9, -9

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9

Notes: G#-B-D#-Gb-A#

The G#/Ab m9 chord extends the minor 7th by adding a ninth for a richer harmonic texture. Its notes G#, B, D#, Gb and A# produce a soulful and deeply expressive sound, ideal for jazz, blues, and R&B. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "G#/Ab m9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

G#/Abm9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 6th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

G#/Abm9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings