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G9 Ukulele Chord

G dominant ninth (G9) is made of the notes G B D F A. Here are 2 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play G9 on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Barre at fret 2

    2fr 1 4 2 A F G B

    2532

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 11

    11fr 2 1 4 3 G B F A

    12-11-13-12

Notes in G9

Formula 1 3 5 ♭7 9
DegreeNote
1G
3B
5D
♭7F
9A

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Lay your index finger flat across strings 4 to 1 at fret 2.
  2. Put your little finger on string 3 at fret 5.
  3. Put your middle finger on string 2 at fret 3.
  4. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Put your middle finger on string 4 at fret 12.
  2. Put your index finger on string 3 at fret 11.
  3. Put your little finger on string 2 at fret 13.
  4. Put your ring finger on string 1 at fret 12.
  5. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the G9 chord?

G dominant ninth has the notes G B D F A. Its formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 9. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play G9 on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (barre at fret 2), written as 2532 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

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