Finger Positions

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Root Note G#

Name G# augmented maj9 over B

Intervals 1P-3M-5A-9M

Relative Minor Fm

Notes B, G#, C, E, A#

Aliases

How to play the G#augmaj9/B Chord

The G#augmaj9/B is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G# augmented maj9 over B is built using the 1P, 3M, 5A, 9M intervals. In the key of G# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G#augmaj9/B chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G# → D# → Fm → C#

vi-IV-I-V

Fm → C# → G# → D#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G# A#m Cm C# D# Fm Gdim

7ths

G#maj7 A#m7 Cm7 C#maj7 D#7 Fm7 Gm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes B, G#, C, E, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G#augmaj9/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 71, 68, 60, 64, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

493.8833012561241, 415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 466.1637615180899