G#add9
Added · G# root / A♭
G#add9 / A♭add9
A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open.
0 st4 st7 st14 st
Notes in G#add9
AbRoot
C3rd
Eb5th
Bb7th
G# / Ab is common in R&B, soul, and jazz. Many Stevie Wonder songs are in Ab.
Identify the Chord Quality on G#
Each chord below is played on G#. Listen and identify whether you heard G#add9, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the G#add9 Chord
The G#add9 chord is a add 9 chord built on G# (also written A♭add9). It contains the notes Ab, C, Eb, Bb — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open. Practising the G#add9 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.