Gmaj9 chord on Daruan – Fifths (C-G-D-A)
in Fifths (C-G-D-A) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 2 5 2 | 3 1 2 1 | F# A G B | hard · barre on fret 2 | |
| 7 4 4 0 | 3 1 2 – | G B F# A | medium | |
| 6 0 9 0 | 1 – 2 – | F# G B A | medium | |
| 7 11 9 0 | 1 3 2 – | G F# B A | hard | |
| 9 0 9 9 | 1 – 2 3 | A G B F# | easy | |
| 6 4 5 0 | 3 1 2 – | F# B G A | medium | |
| 11 0 7 9 | 3 – 1 2 | B G A F# | hard | |
| 9 11 9 10 | 1 3 1 2 | A F# B G | medium · barre on fret 9 | |
| 11 11 7 10 | 3 4 1 2 | B F# A G | hard | |
| 9 12 9 9 | 1 2 1 1 | A G B F# | medium · barre on fret 9 |
The Gmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes G, B, D, F#, A. Below are playable fingerings for Daruan – Fifths (C-G-D-A) 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.