# G minor 6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> The G minor 6 add 9 minor 6 add 9 chord combines the minor triad with a major sixth E and ninth A, creating a bittersweet, soulful sound. The interplay between the minor third B♭ and major sixth E adds emotional complexity, ideal for jazz and expressive ballads. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of G minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Gmin6(add9)
- Notes: G, B♭, D, E, A
- Intervals: 1 (G), ♭3 (B♭), 5 (D), 6 (E), 9 (A)
- Mood: intimate, reflective, thoughtful, soft
- Genres: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Ambient, Soft Pop
- Playable shapes: 47

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 5 7 0 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/x57056)
- Shape 2: 10 0 8 0 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/a08080)
- Shape 3: 10 0 8 9 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/a08980)
- Shape 4: 10 0 8 0 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/a080a0)
- Shape 5: 10 10 8 0 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/aa80a0)
- Shape 6: 10 10 8 9 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/aa89a0)
- Shape 7: 10 0 8 9 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/a0898a)
- Shape 8: 10 0 0 0 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-6-add-9/d/a000b0)

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