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Gadd9 is the G major add 9 guitar chord. It uses the notes G, B, D, and A and the interval formula 1-3-5-9.
The G major add 9 major add 9 chord extends the major triad with an added ninth A, creating a bright, expansive harmony. Unlike the major 9 chord, it lacks the major seventh, offering a fresher, more open sound often used in pop, rock, and jazz for uplifting atmospheres.
Also written as Gmaj(add9) and GMadd9.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
Gadd9 uses the notes G, B, D, and A. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-9.
Gadd9 is also written as Gmaj(add9) and GMadd9.
Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string. Let the fifth, fourth, third, and second strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.
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