Gadd9 open chord (300203)
- Fingering
- 300203
- Fingers
- 2 – – 1 – 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G add 9 chord
The Gadd9 chord is made of G · B · D · A. Its formula is 1–3–5–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major third |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
| A | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Gadd9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Let the A, D and B strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 300203. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Gadd9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open A and B strings sit next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or those strings will sound dead.
Gadd9 open chord
The open Gadd9 chord is 300203. It uses the open A, D and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Gadd9 chord
Gadd9 is the V chord in C major, IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor, VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Chords related to Gadd9
Gadd9 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gadd9 chord on guitar?
Play 300203, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 2 - - 1 - 3.
What notes are in the Gadd9 chord?
The G add 9 chord has 4 notes: G, B, D and A. Its formula is 1–3–5–9, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the Gadd9 chord in?
Gadd9 is the V chord in C major, IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor, VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Gadd9 chord diagram to print or save
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