Gadd4
Added · G root
Gadd4
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.
0 st4 st5 st7 st
Notes in Gadd4
GRoot
B3rd
C5th
D7th
G is one of the most used keys in Western music — the V chord in C, and home key for much of folk and country.
Identify the Chord Quality on G
Each chord below is played on G. Listen and identify whether you heard Gadd4, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Gadd4 Chord
The Gadd4 chord is a add 4 chord built on G. It contains the notes G, B, C, D — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the Gadd4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.