V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
G7#9 Chord
Learn the G7#9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G3B5Db7F#9A#
Playable G7#9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 3 2 0 3 0 1
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 5 3 4 3 6
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 7 8 5 x x 6
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 10 9 10 11 x
A shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 10 9 x 11 13
Full fretboard map
Every G7#9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G7#9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | G |
| 3 | 3 | B |
| 5 | 5 | D |
| b7 | b7 | F |
| #9 | b3 | A# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – b3