# G6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> 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. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G6(add9)
- Notes: G, B, D, E, A
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), 6 (E), 9 (A)
- Mood: friendly, cheerful, optimistic, bright
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Country, Swing
- Playable shapes: 78

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 2 2 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/x22233)
- Shape 2: 7 5 0 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/750055)
- Shape 3: 7 0 0 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/700055)
- Shape 4: 7 7 0 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/770055)
- Shape 5: 7 5 7 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/757055)
- Shape 6: 7 5 5 7 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/755755)
- Shape 7: 7 0 5 7 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/705755)
- Shape 8: 7 7 5 7 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6-add-9/b/775755)

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