Gmaj9 chord (G major ninth) on piano
Gmaj9 (G major ninth) has five notes: G, B, D, F sharp and A. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Gmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in G major and the IVmaj9 in D major.
Gmaj9 inversions and fingering
G B F# · LH 5-3-1
G F# B D A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Gmaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | GM9, GΔ9 |
| Notes | G B D F# A |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Gmaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (5), F#3 (7), G3 (1), A3 (9), B3 (3), D4 (5), F#4 (7), G4 (1), A4 (9), B4 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gmaj9 chord?
Gmaj9 (G major ninth) has five notes: G, B, D, F sharp and A. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. G is the root, B is the major third, D is the perfect fifth, F# is the major seventh and A is the major second.
How do you play Gmaj9 on piano?
Play G, B, D, F# and A together. Shell (left hand): G B F# · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Gmaj9 in?
In major keys, Gmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in G major and the IVmaj9 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Gmaj9 and Gmaj7?
Gmaj9 is Gmaj7 (G, B, D and F#) with A, the 9th, added.