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G6 add 9 guitar shapes

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G6 add 9 guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

G6 add 9 guitar chord

G6/9 is the G6 add 9 guitar chord. It uses the notes G, B, D, E, and A and the interval formula 1-3-5-6-9.

The G6 add 9 6 add 9 chord blends the major triad with a major sixth E and a ninth A, producing a jazzy, sophisticated sound. Its smooth, feel-good harmony is popular in jazz, funk, and pop, adding a playful, nostalgic color to progressions.

Also written as G6(add9).

Root note: G
Quality: 6 add 9
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 245

Chord tones

GBDEA

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 300000

300000

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Let the fifth, fourth, third, second, and first strings ring open.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 302000

302000

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  3. 3 Let the fifth, third, second, and first strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

G Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

B Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

D Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

E Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

A Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

G6 add 9 shape 300000

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Let the fifth, fourth, third, second, and first strings ring open
  3. 3 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 302000

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Let the fifth, third, second, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 300200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Let the fifth, fourth, second, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 320200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Let the fourth, second, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 302200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, second, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 322200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Let the second and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 322230

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the first string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6 add 9 shape 302003

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, third, and second strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in G6/9?

G6/9 uses the notes G, B, D, E, and A. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6-9.

What is another name for G6/9?

G6/9 is also written as G6(add9).

How do you play G6/9 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Let the fifth, fourth, third, second, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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