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Gadd9 Ukulele Chord

G add nine (Gadd9) is made of the notes G B D A. Here are 3 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play Gadd9 on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    3 1 2 B D G A

    4230

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 4

    4fr 1 4 2 3 B G A D

    4755

  3. Shape 3

    From fret 10

    10fr 3 2 1 4 G B D A

    12-11-10-12

Notes in Gadd9

Formula 1 3 5 9
DegreeNote
1G
3B
5D
9A

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Put your ring finger on string 4 at fret 4.
  2. Put your index finger on string 3 at fret 2.
  3. Put your middle finger on string 2 at fret 3.
  4. Let string 1 ring open.
  5. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Put your index finger on string 4 at fret 4.
  2. Put your little finger on string 3 at fret 7.
  3. Put your middle finger on string 2 at fret 5.
  4. Put your ring finger on string 1 at fret 5.
  5. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the Gadd9 chord?

G add nine has the notes G B D A. Its formula is 1 3 5 9. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play Gadd9 on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 4230 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

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