Finger Positions

Root Note G#

Name G# major ninth

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M-9M

Relative Minor Fm

Notes G#, C, D#, G, A#

Aliases G#maj9, G#Δ9, G#^9

How to play the G#maj9 Chord

The G#maj9 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# major ninth is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M intervals. In the key of G# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G#maj9 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

View All Scales

Major Bebop Lydian Harmonic Major Bebop Major Ichikosucho Messiaen's Mode #3 Chromatic

* 8 scales found containing the notes G#, C, D#, G, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G#maj9 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 68, 60, 63, 67, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899