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Gm(add9) — minor added ninth

Notes in Gm(add9): G – Bb – D – AFormula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The minor added ninth keeps the strength of the minor triad and adds openness through the ninth, without the seventh. The result is a modern, emotive minor color.

The same chord on all four instruments

Gm(add9), 3 0 0 3 3 3Gm(add9)1234GADA#DG
Guitar
Gm(add9), 3 0 0 3 3 3Gm(add9)1234GADA#DG
Electric guitar
Gm(add9), 7 7 8 8Gm(add9)71123ADGA#
Cavaquinho
Gm(add9), 3 2 3 0Gm(add9)213A#DGA
Ukulele

Where to use it: Ballads, soundtracks and arrangements with a more open minor color.

Every region of the neck hides more shapes of Gm(add9). In Chord & Fret, you check it note by note, playing any shape as an arpeggio; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Added-tone family.

Other chords in this family

Gadd9

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