G#add9 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Added Ninth, also written Abadd9. Notes: G#, C, D# and A#.
How to play G#add9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#add9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardFret 11 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 ukulele?
The easiest G#add9 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Strum all four strings.
Is G#add9 hard to play on ukulele?
G#add9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.