# 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-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp

## 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: 40

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 6 6 4 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/666444)
- Shape 2: 6 6 6 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/666404)
- Shape 3: 6 6 6 8 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/666807)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 8 8 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/xx8897)
- Shape 5: -1 13 13 13 12 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/xdddcb)
- Shape 6: -1 13 13 13 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/xddd0b)
- Shape 7: -1 1 1 1 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/x11104)
- Shape 8: -1 1 1 3 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/x11304)

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