Chord · 9ths
G♯dim7/9 — G♯ Diminished 7th / 9th
G♯dim7/9 is the G♯ diminished 7th / 9th chord. It is built on the root G♯ with minor 3rd (B), diminished 5th (D), major 6th (E♯) and major 9th (A♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5 6 9, sounding the notes G♯ B D E♯ A♯. On the piano it sits at G# (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still G♯dim7/9.
- Root
- G♯
- Quality
- Diminished 7th / 9th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5 6 9
- Notes
- G♯ B D E♯ A♯
On the keyboard
The notes of G♯dim7/9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | root | G♯4 |
| ♭3 | B | minor 3rd | B4 |
| ♭5 | D | diminished 5th | D5 |
| 6 | E♯ | major 6th | E♯5 |
| 9 | A♯ | major 9th | A♯5 |
Other 9ths on G♯
Diminished 7th / 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.