Gadd9 piano chord (G add 9)

G – B – D – A

Formula 1 – 3 – 5 – 9

GBDA

Gadd9 inversions

An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.

Root position Gadd9

G – B – D – A

GBDA

1st inversion Gadd9/B

B – D – A – G

BDGA

2nd inversion Gadd9/D

D – A – G – B

DGAB

3rd inversion Gadd9/A

A – G – B – D

GABD

Gadd9 chord questions

What notes are in the G add 9 chord?

Gadd9 is G, B, D, A. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 9, counted from the root G.

How do you play Gadd9 on piano?

With the right hand in root position, play G–B–D–A using fingers 1, 2, 3 and 5 (thumb on G). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3, 2 and 1 from the bottom.

What are the inversions of Gadd9?

Root position: G–B–D–A; 1st inversion: B–D–A–G; 2nd inversion: D–A–G–B; 3rd inversion: A–G–B–D.