Gbadd9 chord - Gb Major Ninth Added - guitar chord chart
Gbadd9 is the Gb add nine chord: root Gb, major third Bb, fifth Db and ninth Ab. It is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh.
All of its notes fall inside the Gb major scale, which makes that scale a natural source of melody notes over the chord. Folded back into one octave, the ninth sits a whole step above the root. Its twin, F# add nine chord, spells the same chord F#, A#, C# and G#, so the two names sound identical.
It differs from a sus2 by one note: sus2 replaces the third with the second, while add9 keeps both.
Gb added 9th guitar chord is also written as Gbadd9, Gb(add9), Gbadd2 or Gbmaj(add9).
Notes in the Gb add9 chord:
How to create the Major Ninth Added chord:
Formula: 1 3 5 9
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FAQ
Is Gbadd9 the same chord as F#add9?
Yes, the two are the same sound. Gbadd9 is spelled Gb, Bb, Db, Ab, and F#add9 is spelled F#, A#, C#, G#.
What notes does Gb add nine contain?
Gb add nine contains Gb, Bb, Db and Ab: root, major third, perfect fifth and ninth. Ab is the second note of the Gb major scale, an octave higher.
Which scale suits Gbadd9?
The Gb major scale: Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb, Db, Eb, F. It holds every note of the chord.
What is the ninth in Gb add nine?
The ninth is Ab, an octave and a whole step up from Gb. It is added to the Gb major triad, Gb, Bb, Db, without any seventh.
