Gmaj9(#11) guitar chord (G Major 9th, Sharp 11th)

Symbols: maj9(#11), maj7(9,#11)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9-#11

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

Variation 1

  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 4th fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

  • Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your pinky
  • 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