GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

G9 Guitar Chord

The G9 chord is a G ninth chord containing G, B, D, F, A.

How to play the G9 chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

G9
Recommended shape3 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 1
G9
Open-position alternative3 · 0 · 3 · 4 · 3 · 3
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Position near fret 9x · 10 · 9 · 10 · 10 · 10

Notes in the G9 chord

G · B · D · F · A

Practising the G9 chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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