Gmadd9 guitar chord

The Gmadd9 chord (G minor added 9th) is built from the notes G, Bb, D and A, formula 1–b3–5–9.

Notes
G Bb D A
Type
minor added 9th
Level
Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
1234GADBbDG
300333

How to play Gmadd9

The easiest Gmadd9 shape is 300333, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.

A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.

Other ways to play it

Questions

What notes are in the Gmadd9 chord?

Gmadd9 contains G, Bb, D and A. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.

Is Gmadd9 hard to play on guitar?

It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 300333.

What can I play instead of Gmadd9?

Gm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Gmadd9 is too hard or too busy.