# G9 Guitar Chord

> The G9 dominant 9 chord enriches the dominant 7th by adding a major ninth A, enhancing its tension with a colorful, jazzy flair. This extended harmony adds sophistication, frequently used in jazz, blues, and funk for dynamic progressions. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of G9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G9
- Notes: G, B, D, F, A
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), ♭7 (F), 9 (A)
- Mood: jazzy, rich, sophisticated, lush
- Genres: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Fusion
- Playable shapes: 54

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 0 0 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/x00001)
- Shape 2: -1 0 3 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/x03433)
- Shape 3: 5 0 3 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/503433)
- Shape 4: 5 5 3 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/553433)
- Shape 5: 5 5 3 0 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/553003)
- Shape 6: 5 5 3 0 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/553005)
- Shape 7: 5 5 5 0 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/555067)
- Shape 8: 5 5 0 0 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g9/a/550067)

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