Extended · G root
Gmaj9
Lush and expansive. Adds colour above the major 7th chord.
Notes in Gmaj9
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 Gmaj9, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G
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About the Gmaj9 Chord
The Gmaj9 chord is a major 9th chord built on G. It contains the notes G, B, D, F#, A — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Lush and expansive. Adds colour above the major 7th chord. Practising the Gmaj9 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.