G#m(add9) chord on ukulele
G Sharp Minor Added Ninth, also written Abm(add9). Notes: G#, B, D# and A#.
How to play G#m(add9)
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play G#m(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
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 G#madd9 and G#m add9.
More G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsminor added ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m(add9) chord?
G#m(add9) (G sharp minor added ninth) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth) and A# (ninth).
How do you play G#m(add9) on ukulele?
The easiest G#m(add9) is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is G#m(add9) hard to play on ukulele?
G#m(add9) has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.