G#m(maj9) Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering
The G#m(maj9) chord (G# minor major ninth) is spelled G#, B, D#, F## and A#. It sounds the same as Abm(maj9), which swaps the F## for a plain G.
The F## is the major seventh and the A# is the ninth. The B and D# complete the minor triad underneath the extensions. The G# melodic minor scale contains all five notes. Both names describe the same pitches, so only the spelling differs with the key. The chord is the root, minor third, fifth, major seventh and ninth. Sharp keys use this name and flat keys the Abm(maj9) one.
G# minor major 9th guitar chord is also written as G#m(maj9), G#mM9, G#minmaj9 or G#-Δ9.
Notes of the G# m(maj9) chord:
Tones of the Minor Major Ninth chord:
Formula: 1 b3 5 7 9
G# M(Maj9) Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
Which notes make up G#m(maj9)?
G#m(maj9) is G#, B, D#, F## and A#. The F## is the major seventh and sounds like G.
Why is there a double sharp in G#m(maj9)?
The seventh of a G chord takes the letter F, and eleven semitones up from G# is F##. It sounds like G. Writing G would repeat the root's letter.
Is Abm(maj9) another name for G#m(maj9)?
Yes. G# and Ab are the same pitch, so the chords sound identical. Abm(maj9) is spelled Ab, Cb, Eb, G and Bb.
Which scale holds G# minor major ninth?
G# melodic minor: G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E#, F##. The chord's five notes all belong to it, and the ninth A# is its second degree.
How are the thirds stacked in G#m(maj9)?
From G#, the chord goes up a minor third to B, a major third to D#, another major third to F## and a minor third to A#. That is 3, 4, 4 and 3 semitones.
