G9 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: G9 is a G Dominant 9 chord with the notes G, B, D, F, A. In Open E tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G7/9, G79, G97, G dom9

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How to Play G9 on Banjo

G9, G7/9, G79, G97, Gdom9

Notes: G, B, D, F, A

5,6,3,4,3 (34121)
3,6,5,4,3 (14321)
5,3,3,4,6 (31124)
3,3,5,4,6 (11324)
5,6,3,7,0 (2314.)
3,6,5,7,0 (1324.)
7,6,5,0,3 (432.1)
5,6,7,0,3 (234.1)
7,3,5,0,6 (412.3)
5,3,7,0,6 (214.3)
5,0,3,7,6 (2.143)
3,0,5,7,6 (1.243)
10,10,7,0,6 (342.1)
7,10,10,0,6 (234.1)
10,6,7,0,10 (312.4)
7,6,10,0,10 (213.4)

Quick Summary

  • The G9 chord contains the notes: G, B, D, F, A
  • In Open E tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: G7/9, G79, G97, G dom9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G9 chord on Banjo?

G9 is a G Dominant 9 chord. It contains the notes G, B, D, F, A. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G9 on Banjo?

To play G9 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G9 chord?

The G9 chord contains the notes: G, B, D, F, A.

How many ways can you play G9 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 16 voicings for the G9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G, B, D, F, A.

What are other names for G9?

G9 is also known as G7/9, G79, G97, G dom9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B, D, F, A.

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