G Add 9 Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: G - B - D - A
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th
Quick answer
The Gadd9 guitar chord is played as 3-0-0-0-0-3 from low E to high E and uses the notes G, B, D, A.
- Fret pattern
- 3-0-0-0-0-3
- Chord notes
- G, B, D, A
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Gadd9
How to Play Gadd9
- 1Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string
- 2Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string
- 3Play the A, D, G, B strings open
About Add 9 Chords
A major triad with an added 9th (the 2nd an octave up). Add9 chords sound bright and shimmering, adding richness without the tension of a 7th. Widely used in pop, rock, and worship music.
G Add 9 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the G Add 9 guitar chord?
The G Add 9 guitar chord uses the notes G, B, D, A.
How do you play Gadd9 on guitar?
Play the Gadd9 guitar chord with the 3-0-0-0-0-3 fret pattern from low E to high E. Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string Play the A, D, G, B strings open
What is the formula for G Add 9?
The G Add 9 formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th.