G Add 9 Guitar Chord

Notes: G - B - D - A

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th

Gadd9

Standard

How to Play Gadd9

  1. 1Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string
  2. 2Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string
  3. 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 on Other Instruments

Piano

Other G Chords

GGmG7Gmaj7Gm7GdimGaugGm6Gsus2Gsus4G6G9

Other Add 9 Chords

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