What notes are in the G9 chord?

G9 is made of G, B, F and A: the root, major 3rd, minor 7th and major 2nd above G.

What is the easiest way to play G9?

Play 303001 (low E to high E): let the A, G and B strings ring open.

G9 chord on guitar

G9 is a dominant ninth chord: funky and full. It is built from G, B, F and A (formula 1 3 ♭7 9). Dominant ninths are the classic funk and soul rhythm chord, and a richer swap for a plain seventh. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is 303001.

3 0 3 0 0 1

3 0 3 2 0 3

3 0 3 0 0 3

x x 5 4 6 5

x 10 7 10 8 7

G9 fingerings (low E to high E)

Open position: 303001. Let the A, G and B strings ring open.
Open position: 303203. Let the A and B strings ring open.
Open position: 303003. Let the A, G and B strings ring open.
Fret 4: xx5465. Mute the low E and A strings.
Barre at fret 7: x-10-7-10-8-7. Mute the low E string, barre fret 7 from the D to the high E string.

Questions

What notes are in the G9 chord?: G9 is made of G, B, F and A: the root, major 3rd, minor 7th and major 2nd above G.
What is the easiest way to play G9?: Play 303001 (low E to high E): let the A, G and B strings ring open.

Also try: G Major · G Minor · G7 · Gmaj7 · Chord Charts