G#7#9

— About this chord

G# dominant 7♯9 (1-3-5-♭7-♯9): the "Hendrix chord," clashing a major 3rd against a sharp 9th for a gritty, funky, blues-rock edge. A dominant-function powerhouse in funk rhythm guitar and rock riffs, adding bite to turnarounds and vamps. The movable Hendrix-style grip transposes cleanly, with mid-neck and upper-neck alternatives for different registers. Also searched as Ab7#9, G#dom7#9, A♭7♯9.