G#add9 Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering
Welcome to this tutorial on the G# add9 chord. As a member of the Major Chords family, this chord is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, and A#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, and 9, also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Ninth respectively.
Understanding these intervals is crucial for mastering the G# add9 chord. For a comprehensive breakdown of these intervals, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals. If you're interested in how these intervals are stacked to build chords, our guitar music theory tutorial is a great resource.
The G# add9 chord is a bit more complex than basic chords, making it an excellent choice for intermediate players looking to expand their chord repertoire. If you're new to ninth chords, our ninth chords tutorial is a great place to start.
Once you've mastered the G# add9 chord, you can incorporate it into a variety of chord progressions. For tips on how to do this, visit our common chord progressions tutorial. And if you're unsure about any chord shapes you encounter along the way, our chord reverse namer tool can help.
Ready to dive into the G# add9 chord? Let's get started!
G# add9 chord Notes:
G#B#D#A#
How the Major Ninth Added chord is built:
G#add9 Guitar Chord Voicings
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C add9 | D add9 | E add9 | F add9 | G add9 | A add9 | B add9 | C#add9 | D#add9 | F#add9 | G#add9 | A#add9 | Abadd9 | Bbadd9 | Dbadd9 | Ebadd9 | Gbadd9
Fretboard map of G# add9 chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!