# 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-sharp-major-9/b-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♯maj9
- 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: 21

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 5 3 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x35344)
- Shape 2: 8 6 6 0 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/866086)
- Shape 3: 8 6 6 8 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/866886)
- Shape 4: 8 10 8 8 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/8a8898)
- Shape 5: -1 3 6 3 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x36343)
- Shape 6: -1 3 6 0 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x36046)
- Shape 7: 8 6 6 0 9 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/866096)
- Shape 8: 8 11 8 8 8 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/8b888b)

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