Gm(add9) chord on guitar
G Minor Added Ninth. Notes: G, Bb, D and A.
How to play Gm(add9)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 8 (G).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Gm(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 6 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardFret 7 position
HardNotes and theory
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Gmadd9 and Gm add9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm(add9) chord?
Gm(add9) (G minor added ninth) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth) and A (ninth).
How do you play Gm(add9) on guitar?
The easiest Gm(add9) is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 8 (G).
Is Gm(add9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.