Gmadd9 Piano Chord
A minor chord with an added ninth but no seventh. An emotive, "cinematic" sound. Found in progressive rock, soundtracks and modern pop.
Recommended voicing
Left hand
G2 · D3
fingers 5–1
Right hand
Bb3 · A4
fingers 1–5
Other names for the Gmadd9 chord
Other names: G minor added 9th
Music theory name: minor added ninth chord
Common name: G minor add9 chord
Notes and intervals in the Gmadd9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | Root |
| Bb | Minor 3rd |
| D | Perfect 5th |
| A | Major 9th |