ii–V–I
in C major
Piano chord
G Dominant 9th Piano Chord (G9)
The G Dominant 9th chord on piano is made of the notes G, B, D, F and A. Funky and jazzy. A dominant 7th with an added 9th.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in G Dominant 9th?
5 notes, built 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 up from G.
- Notes
- G – B – D – F – A
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 4 – 7 – 10 – 14
- Symbol
- G9
- Chord type
- Dominant 9th, 5 notes
How to play G Dominant 9th on piano
G Dominant 9th spans more than an octave, so it is usually split between the hands.
- Left hand: G and D (fingers 5 and 1).
- Right hand: B, F, A (fingers 1, 3 and 5).
G Dominant 9th inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: G9/B, G9/D, G9/F.
Can you find G Dominant 9th?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of G Dominant 9th (G9)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
What key is G Dominant 9th in?
The keys whose scale contains every note of G9, with the chord’s Roman numeral in each.
Major keys
- C majorV9
Minor keys
- C minorV9 (harmonic minor)
- A minorVII9
G Dominant 9th chord FAQ
What notes are in the G Dominant 9th chord?
G Dominant 9th (G9) has 5 notes: G, B, D, F and A. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9, counted up from G.
How do you play G Dominant 9th on the piano?
Spread it over two hands: the left hand plays G and D (fingers 5 and 1), the right hand plays B, F, A (fingers 1, 3 and 5).
What are the inversions of G Dominant 9th?
1st inversion: B, D, F, G, A (G9/B). 2nd inversion: D, F, G, A, B (G9/D). 3rd inversion: F, G, A, B, D (G9/F).
What key is G Dominant 9th in?
G9 belongs to C major (V9) and A minor (VII9).