Chord · 6ths & Adds
Gadd4 — G Added 4th
Gadd4 is the G added 4th chord. It is built on the root G with major 3rd (B), perfect 4th (C) and perfect 5th (D) above it — the formula 1 3 4 5, sounding the notes G B C D. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Gadd4.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Added 4th
- Formula
- 1 3 4 5
- Notes
- G B C D
On the keyboard
The notes of Gadd4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 3 | B | major 3rd | B4 |
| 4 | C | perfect 4th | C5 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G
Added 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.