I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
G Major 9 Chord
Learn the G Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable G Major 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 2 0 2
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 5 4 4 3 5
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 7 x 5 7 7 5
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 10 9 11 10 10
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 12 14 12 14
Full fretboard map
Every G Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G Major 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.