G7#9
notes
The chord G7#9 is made up of these notes:
G
B
D
F
A#
play
strum
The G7#9 chord, often called the "Hendrix chord" due to its frequent use by the legendary guitarist, is a spicy, colourful chord that captures attention. It comprises five notes: G, B, D, F, and A#. This chord is built with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and an augmented ninth, giving it a unique and edgy sound. You’ll find the G7#9 popping up in rock, blues, and jazz, where it adds a sense of tension and excitement. Musicians love to use it as a dominant chord, bringing a gritty, slightly dissonant feel to a progression, perfect for making a strong statement or leading into a resolution.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
B3
D4
F4
A#4
G4
Inversion 2
D4
F4
A#4
G4
B4
Inversion 3
F4
A#4
G4
B4
D5
Inversion 4
A#4
G4
B4
D5
F5