V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
G9#5 Chord
Learn the G9#5 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G3B#5D#b7F9A
Playable G9#5 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 1 2 0 1
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 6 3 4 4 5
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 6 5 x 6 7
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 10 9 10 10 11
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 13 14 12 13
Full fretboard map
Every G9#5 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G9#5
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 | 2 | A |
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – b7 – 2