Gadd9 chord on piano
G Added Ninth. Notes: G, B, D and A.
How to play Gadd9
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Gadd9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · B · D · A1st inversion
B · D · A · G2nd inversion
D · A · G · B3rd inversion
A · G · B · DNotes 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 Gadd2.
More G chords
All G piano chordsadded ninth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play G, B, D and A together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Gadd9?
Root position: G B D A. 1st inversion: B D A G. 2nd inversion: D A G B. 3rd inversion: A G B D.
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.