G9
Extended · G root
G9
A dominant 7th with an added 9th. Funky and full of energy.
0 st4 st7 st10 st14 st
Notes in G9
GRoot
B3rd
D5th
F7th
A9th
G is one of the most used keys in Western music — the V chord in C, and home key for much of folk and country.
Identify the Chord Quality on G
Each chord below is played on G. Listen and identify whether you heard G9, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Dominant 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G
Related Extended
About the G9 Chord
The G9 chord is a dominant 9th chord built on G. It contains the notes G, B, D, F, A — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
A dominant 7th with an added 9th. Funky and full of energy. Practising the G9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.