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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

G 6/9 Description

Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the G 6/9 chord. This chord, belonging to the Major Chords family, is a rich and complex harmony that can add depth to your guitar playing. Composed of the notes G, B, D, E, and A, the G 6/9 chord is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9, also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Major Ninth respectively.

Understanding the G 6/9 chord can be easier if you're familiar with the concept of chord notation. Essentially, the numbers in the chord name represent the intervals that make up the chord. If you're new to this, you might want to check out our detailed tutorial on how to build chords by stacking intervals.

The G 6/9 chord is not a beginner's chord, but it's a fantastic addition to your repertoire as you advance in your guitar journey. If you're looking for more intricate chords to learn, our intermediate guitar chords tutorial can be a great resource.

As a part of the Major Chords family, the G 6/9 chord can be found in a variety of music genres, but it's especially common in jazz. If you're interested in exploring more about jazz chords and progressions, check out our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.

Learning the G 6/9 chord can be a rewarding challenge, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the G 6/9 chord. Let's dive in!

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