Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G major ninth over E

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

Relative Minor Em

Notes E, G, B, D, F#, A

Aliases Gmaj9, GΔ9, G^9

How to play the Gmaj9/E Chord

The Gmaj9/E 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 over E 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 Gmaj9/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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

* 8 scales found containing the notes E, G, B, D, F#, A.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gmaj9/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 67, 71, 62, 66, 69

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 440