G#/Abmmaj9 guitar chord (G#/Ab Minor 9th, Major 7th)

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

Steps: 1-b3-5-7-9

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

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

Variation 1

G#/Abmmaj9 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 6th strings
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

G#/Abmmaj9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 11th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • 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