I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
G Add 9 Chord
Learn the G Add 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable G Add 9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 3 0 0 0 0 3
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 5 x 4 x 5
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 7 x 5 7 8 5
C shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 10 9 7 10 7
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 12 14 12 10
Full fretboard map
Every G Add 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using G Add 9
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | G |
| 3 | M3 | B |
| 5 | P5 | D |
| 9 | M9 | A |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 9
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.