Chord · 6ths & Adds
G♯m(add9) — G♯ Minor Add 9
G♯m(add9) is the G♯ minor add 9 chord. It is built on the root G♯ with minor 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 G♯m(add9).
- Root
- G♯
- Quality
- Minor Add 9
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 9
- Notes
- G♯ B D♯ A♯
On the keyboard
The notes of G♯m(add9)
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | root | G♯4 |
| ♭3 | B | minor 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D♯ | perfect 5th | D♯5 |
| 9 | A♯ | major 9th | A♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G♯
Minor Add 9 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.