Gmadd9 guitar chord
The Gmadd9 chord (G minor added 9th) is built from the notes G, Bb, D and A, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- G Bb D A
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
300333How to play Gmadd9
The easiest Gmadd9 shape is 300333, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Gmadd9 chord?
Gmadd9 contains G, Bb, D and A. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Gmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 300333.
What can I play instead of Gmadd9?
Gm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Gmadd9 is too hard or too busy.