Gm6/9 chord on guitar
G Minor Six-Nine. Notes: G, Bb, D, E and A.
How to play Gm6/9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open D 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 Gm6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
E6 · major sixth
A9 · ninth
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm6/9 chord?
Gm6/9 (G minor six-nine) is made of five notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth), E (major sixth) and A (ninth).
How do you play Gm6/9 on guitar?
The easiest Gm6/9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Gm6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.