# 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 B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G♯ minor 6 add 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♯min6(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: 7

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 3 3 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/x23344)
- Shape 2: 7 6 6 8 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/766866)
- Shape 3: 7 8 6 8 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/786866)
- Shape 4: 7 8 8 8 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/788897)
- Shape 5: 7 8 8 8 9 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/788896)
- Shape 6: -1 14 13 13 11 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/xeddbd)
- Shape 7: 7 8 8 8 9 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-6-add-9/b/78889x)

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