V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
G#9 Chord
Learn the G#9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G#3B#5D#b7F#9A#
Playable G#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: 4 3 1 3 1 2
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 6 4 5 4 6
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 8 x 6 8 7 6
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 11 10 11 11 11
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 x 15 13 14
Full fretboard map
Every G#9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G#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 | 2 | A# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 2