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G# 7(#9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# 7(#9) chord! This complex and rich sounding chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, and is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, F#, and A##. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and #9 (Augmented Ninth).

For those of you who are new to the world of guitar chords, we suggest you check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types. It's a comprehensive guide that will help you understand the basics and beyond.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial when learning how to build chords like the G# 7(#9). We have a detailed tutorial about fretboard intervals that will help you comprehend how these intervals stack to form different chords.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the G# 7(#9) has a distinctive sound that adds a touch of complexity to your music. You can learn more about Dominant Chords and their variants in our dominant (7) guitar chords tutorial.

Once you've mastered the G# 7(#9), you might want to explore how it can be used in various chord progressions. Our tutorial about jazz chord progressions, which often use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, is a great place to start.

Lastly, if you're interested in expanding your chord knowledge beyond the G# 7(#9), our intermediate guitar chord tutorial covers more advanced chords that are perfect for intermediate players looking to enhance their skills.

Happy playing!

Learn 3 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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