Gmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Gmaj9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Gmaj9, step by step.
- Notes: G, B, D, Gb and A
- Frets: 4 6 3 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Gmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- G major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- G (root), B (major 3rd), D (perfect 5th), Gb (major 7th), A (9th)
- Notes
- G, B, D, Gb and A
- Frets
- 4 6 3 0
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gmaj9 chord
Here is the Gmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 6th fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Leave the A string open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Gmaj9 chord?
The Gmaj9 chord is built from five notes: G, B, D, Gb and A (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Gmaj9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gmaj9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.