G6/9 chord on guitar
G Six-Nine. Notes: G, B, D, E and A.
How to play G6/9
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open A, D, G, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play G6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
E6 · major sixth
A9 · ninth
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as G69.
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Questions
What notes are in the G6/9 chord?
G6/9 (G six-nine) is made of five notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), E (major sixth) and A (ninth).
How do you play G6/9 on guitar?
The easiest G6/9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open A, D, G, B and high E strings ring. Strum from the low E string down.
Is G6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.