G add9
OPEN CHORD
STANDARD TUNING (EADGBE)Pop / ContemporaryVariation:
Video Tutorial
💡 Watch at 0.5× speed to catch the finger placement frame-by-frame.
Fingering Guide
1
Index Finger
Fret 2 · GKeep the joint arched for clarity and avoid muting adjacent strings.
2
Middle Finger
Fret 3 · E (low)Keep the joint arched for clarity and avoid muting adjacent strings.
3
Ring Finger
Fret 3 · E (high)Keep the joint arched for clarity and avoid muting adjacent strings.
"Keep your thumb behind the neck for better reach and avoid muting adjacent strings."
PRACTICE TIP
Transition between G add9 and its relative Minor at 60 BPM to build muscle memory for common progressions.
Difficulty