Chord · 6ths & Adds
Gadd9 — G Added 9th
Gadd9 is the G added 9th chord. It is built on the root G with major 3rd (B), perfect 5th (D) and major 9th (A) above it — the formula 1 3 5 9, sounding the notes G B D A. 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 Gadd9.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Added 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Notes
- G B D A
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Gadd9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 3 | B | major 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
| 9 | A | major 9th | A5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G
Added 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.