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G add9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

The G add nine chord (Gadd9) is spelled G, B, D and A. The distance from the root to the ninth is fourteen semitones, a major second plus an octave.

There are two voicings on this page, one of them with open strings. Gadd9 is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. All of its notes fall inside the G major scale, which makes that scale a natural source of melody notes. For sequences to try it in, see popular chord progressions.

Start the drum loop in the player at the top, choose a tempo and play along with Gadd9 until it sits on the beat.

G added 9th guitar chord is also written as Gadd9, G(add9), Gadd2 or Gmaj(add9).

Notes that compose the G add9 chord:

G B D A

Chord structure of the Major Ninth Added chord:

Formula: 1 3 5 9

G Add9 Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Movable

G add9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position 2 Open

G add9 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Let the D string play without pressing any fret
  • Let the B string play without pressing any fret
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

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

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FAQ

What notes are in G add nine?

G add nine contains G, B, D and A: root, major third, perfect fifth and ninth. A is an octave and a whole step up from G.

How many ways are there to play Gadd9?

Gadd9 has 2 voicings, 1 with open strings and none using a barre. The highest one reaches the 5th fret.

Which scale fits G add nine?

The G major scale: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#. All four chord notes are in it.

Does Gadd9 contain a seventh?

No. Its notes are G, B, D and A, with no seventh. The ninth, A, is added to the plain G major triad.