Gadd9 chord
G added 9th
C4
G
B
C5
D
A
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Notes
- GR
- B3
- D5
- A9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 9
Gadd9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Gadd9
C4
G
B
C5
D
1st inversion Gadd9/B
C4
B
C5
D
G
2nd inversion Gadd9/D
C5
D
G
B
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Gadd9 chord?
The G added 9th chord (Gadd9) has 4 notes: G, B, D and A.
How do you play Gadd9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on G, B, D and A, starting from G. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a added 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 14).