# How to play G major add 9 / B (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape x20203 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the G major add 9 / B (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape x20203). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-add-9/b/x20203

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: G major add 9
- Display name: Gmaj(add9)/B
- Notes: G, B, D, A
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), 9 (A)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-major-add-9/b/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords