G9 - G Dominant 9 Ukulele Chord

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Chord C C Major Standard GCEA Tuning · Frets: 0552

Quick Facts about G9

Tuning
G-C-E-A (GCEA)
Difficulty
Easy
Often played with

How to Play G9 Ukulele Chord

To play the G9 (also known as G Dominant 9) on your ukulele, place your fingers on the fretboard as follows:

  1. Let the G-string (4th string) ring open.
  2. Place your Ring finger (finger 3) on the fret 5 of the C-string (3rd string).
  3. Place your Pinky finger (finger 4) on the fret 5 of the E-string (2nd string).
  4. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 2 of the A-string (1st string).

The fret notation for this chord shape is 0552, which represents the frets played from the 4th string (G) to the 1st string (A).

Music Theory: Notes in the G9 Chord

A G Dominant 9 is a ninth chord. The notes played on each string from G to A are:

  • G String (4th): Note: G (Fret 0)
  • C String (3rd): Note: F (Fret 5)
  • E String (2nd): Note: A (Fret 5)
  • A String (1st): Note: B (Fret 2)

Altogether, these strings produce the unique notes: G, F, A, B.

Other G Family Chords

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