Gadd9

Added · G root

Gadd9

A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open.

0 st4 st7 st14 st

Notes in Gadd9

GRoot
B3rd
D5th
A7th

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 Gadd9, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Add 9 in All 12 Keys

Cadd9C#add9D♭add9Dadd9D#add9E♭add9Eadd9Fadd9F#add9G♭add9Gadd9G#add9A♭add9Aadd9A#add9B♭add9Badd9

Other Chords in G

GMajorGmMinorG°DiminishedG+AugmentedGsus2Sus2Gsus4Sus4Gmaj7Major 7thGm7Minor 7thG7Dominant 7thGø7Half Diminished

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Gadd4Add 4

About the Gadd9 Chord

The Gadd9 chord is a add 9 chord built on G. It contains the notes G, B, D, A — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open. Practising the Gadd9 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.