# 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.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G♯min(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: 33

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 6 6 4 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/466446)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 6 4 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/xx6446)
- Shape 3: 4 6 6 4 0 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/466406)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 6 8 0 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/xx6806)
- Shape 5: 4 1 1 1 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/411104)
- Shape 6: 4 1 1 3 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/411304)
- Shape 7: 4 1 1 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/411404)
- Shape 8: 4 6 6 3 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/466304)

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