Accessible Page: Gadd9 Chord (also known as G2 guitar chord)

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Chord Shapes

There are 2 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

G add9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G add9 chord, a member of the Major Chords family. This chord is a beautiful and versatile addition to your guitar playing repertoire, composed of the notes G, B, D, and A. These notes are built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, and 9, or more specifically, the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Ninth.

If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, we recommend checking out our comprehensive tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. This will give you a solid foundation in music theory and help you understand the structure of the G add9 chord better.

In the following tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly illustrate the tones that make up the G add9 chord. If you're unsure how to interpret these diagrams, our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it will be a great help.

As a chord that includes the Major Ninth, the G add9 chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords. For more information on this and other advanced chords, check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners. And if you're interested in exploring more chords that include the Major Ninth, our tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords is a must-read.

We're excited to help you master the G add9 chord and unlock new possibilities in your guitar playing. Let's get started!

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