# G major 9 Guitar Chord

> The G major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth A to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Gmaj9
- Notes: G, B, D, F♯, A
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), 7 (F♯), 9 (A)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 34

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 4 2 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/x24233)
- Shape 2: 7 5 5 0 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/755075)
- Shape 3: 7 5 0 0 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/750075)
- Shape 4: 7 0 0 0 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/700075)
- Shape 5: 7 5 5 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/755775)
- Shape 6: 7 0 5 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/705775)
- Shape 7: 7 0 0 0 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/700077)
- Shape 8: 7 9 7 7 8 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-9/b/797787)

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