G#add9 chord on piano
G Sharp Added Ninth, also written Abadd9. Notes: G#, C, D# and A#.
How to play G#add9
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D# and A# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G#add9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · C · D# · A#1st inversion
C · D# · A# · G#2nd inversion
D# · A# · G# · C3rd inversion
A# · G# · C · D#Notes 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 piano?
Play G#, C, 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 G#add9?
Root position: G# C D# A#. 1st inversion: C D# A# G#. 2nd inversion: D# A# G# C. 3rd inversion: A# G# C 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.