G9
G Dominant 9th — a dominant seventh widened with the ninth — fuller, funkier movement toward the resolution.
The keys
G – B – D – F – A
What's inside G9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B | Major 3rd | 3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F | Minor 7th | b7 |
| A | Major 9th | 9 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | G2 – F3 |
| Right (colour) | B4 – A5 |
Where G9 lives
As the I chord
G9 → C → D → G9
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Am7 → D7 → G9
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put G9 under your fingers
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