Gadd9 Chord (also known as G2 guitar chord)
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Chord Description

This chord is often called G2 guitar chord, but the correct way to spell it is G add 9 (G major with an added 9th).
The intervals in this chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Ninth
Different notations for the Gadd9 chord:
- G Major Ninth Added
- G Maj9
- G Maj Add 9
- Gadd9
The G Major Ninth Added chord is composed of the notes G, B, D, and A
Notes that compose the G add9 chord:
GBDA
Chord structure of the Major Ninth Added chord:
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How To Play The Gadd9 chord on guitar
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Chord tones in te G add9 chord
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