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Gadd9 chord on guitar

G Added Ninth. Notes: G, B, D and A.

Gadd9 guitar chord diagram, open position2GR1A93GRGADABG
Open position · Easy

How to play Gadd9

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
  4. Let the open A, D and B strings ring.
  5. Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
Cadd9 shape×2CR1E33D9CEGDE
Easier with a capo. Put a capo on fret 7 and play the Cadd9 shape. It sounds as Gadd9.

All 4 ways to play Gadd9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Gadd9 guitar chord, open position2GR1A93GRGADABG

Open position

Easy
Gadd9 guitar chord, fret 1 position××3F2A91C4G#FACG#

Fret 1 position

Medium
Gadd9 guitar chord, fret 9 position9fr×2GR1B33A94D5GBGAD

Fret 9 position

Hard
Gadd9 guitar chord, barre at fret 77fr×3GR2B31D54A91B3GBDAB

Barre at fret 7

Hard

Notes and theory

Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
A9 · ninth

An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music. The formula is 1 3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Gadd2.

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added ninth chords in every key

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Questions

What notes are in the Gadd9 chord?

Gadd9 (G added ninth) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth) and A (ninth).

How do you play Gadd9 on guitar?

The easiest Gadd9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).

Is Gadd9 hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.

What does a added ninth chord sound like?

An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music.