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G add9 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

Learn 2 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers 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 Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers 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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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