G#add9 chord on guitar
G Sharp Added Ninth, also written Abadd9. Notes: G#, C, D# and A#.
How to play G#add9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- 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 G#add9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
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 G#add2. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D# and A#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#add9 chord?
G#add9 (G sharp added ninth) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#add9 on guitar?
The easiest G#add9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
Is G#add9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.