What is G9?
The G9 guitar chord is formed by the notes G – B – D – F – A and is played using the fingering 3x323x. It’s a jazz chord commonly used in G9-C.
G9 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: 3th fret
5th (A) string: Don't play
4th (D) string: 3th fret
3rd (G) string: 2th fret
2nd (B) string: 3th fret
1st (E) string: Don't play
How to Play G9
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 3x323x.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
G9 Variations
G9 (easy)
xx3233
Simplified voicing
G9sus4
3x333x
Add suspended 4th
Popular Songs Using G9
Famous Examples:
- • Autumn Leaves
- • All The Things You Are
More Hits:
- • Blue Bossa
Common Chord Progressions with G9
G9-C
Classic ii-V-I with 9th
Dm7-G9-Cmaj7
A popular progression used in many songs
G9-Am7-Dm7
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for G9
1. V Chord Essential
Perfect dominant V chord for jazz
2. Blues Application
Adds sophistication to blues progressions
Music Theory Behind G9
Notes in G9: G - B - D - F - A
Scale: G - A - B - C - D - E - F - G
Key Signature: One sharp (F#)
Relative Major: Em9
G9 is a dominant 7th chord with added 9th (A). Essential for jazz V chords and adds sophistication to blues progressions.
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Master G9 Today!
G9 is an advanced chord that will expand your musical vocabulary significantly!