Ukulele · Standard
G dominant ninth · Frets 3–5
G9 ukulele chord
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How to play G9 on ukulele
The most common way, the first shape above: your middle finger on the G string at the 4th fret, your ring finger on the C string at the 5th fret and your index finger on the E string at the 3rd fret. Let the A string ring open.
From the G string 4 5 3 0 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in G9?
G9, G dominant ninth, is G, B, D, F and A: the root (G), the major third (B), the perfect fifth (D), the minor seventh (F) and the ninth (A). Its formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 9.
Can I play G7 instead of G9?
Yes. G9 is G7 with A added; on guitar the root or fifth is often left out to make room for it.
What is the difference between G9 and Gadd9?
G9 has the minor seventh, F, under the ninth; Gadd9 has the ninth with no seventh.
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