Gmaj9 chord on Cavaquinho – Alternative (GGBD)
in Alternative (GGBD) tuning
Gmaj9
Major 9
Notes:G · B · D · F# · A
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Fingerings (10)
Gmaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 2 0 4 | – 1 – 2 | G A B F# | medium | |
| 0 4 7 7 | – 1 2 3 | G B F# A | medium | |
| 0 11 0 7 | – 2 – 1 | G F# B A | hard | |
| 0 11 10 9 | – 3 2 1 | G F# A B | medium | |
| 2 0 0 4 | 1 – – 2 | A G B F# | medium | |
| 4 0 7 7 | 1 – 2 3 | B G F# A | medium | |
| 11 0 0 7 | 2 – – 1 | F# G B A | hard | |
| 11 0 10 9 | 3 – 2 1 | F# G A B | medium | |
| 11 12 10 9 | 3 4 2 1 | F# G A B | medium | |
| 12 11 10 9 | 4 3 2 1 | G F# A B | medium |
The Gmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes G, B, D, F#, A. Below are playable fingerings for Cavaquinho – Alternative (GGBD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Gmaj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | G |
| 3 | 4 | B |
| 5 | 7 | D |
| 7 | 11 | F# |
| 9 | 14 | A |
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Other roots
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What notes make up the Gmaj9 chord?
Gmaj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes G, B, D, F#, A.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.