# G minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The G minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth A to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third B♭ and ninth A gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of G minor add 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Gmin(add9)
- Notes: G, B♭, D, A
- Intervals: 1 (G), ♭3 (B♭), 5 (D), 9 (A)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 104

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/x00333)
- Shape 2: 5 0 0 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/500333)
- Shape 3: 5 5 0 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/550333)
- Shape 4: -1 0 5 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/x05333)
- Shape 5: 5 0 5 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/505333)
- Shape 6: 5 5 5 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/555333)
- Shape 7: -1 0 5 3 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/x05335)
- Shape 8: 5 0 5 3 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-minor-add-9/a/505335)

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