G 6th Added 9th

G6add9

Notes

G · B · D · E · A

Intervals

  • RootG (1P)
  • Major 3rdB (3M)
  • Perfect 5thD (5P)
  • Major 6thE (6M)
  • Major 9thA (9M)

Fretboard

EBGDAE357912EGABDEBDEGABGABDEGDEGABDABDEGAEGABDE

About

The G6/9 (G–B–D–E–A) combines the warmth of the 6th with the openness of the 9th, deliberately omitting the 7th. This keeps the chord stable and resolved — unlike extensions that include a 7th, it does not imply harmonic motion. It is a rich tonic color used in jazz, R&B, and gospel as a final or resting chord. Both the E and A are essential to the sound; the 5th can be omitted in compact voicings. On guitar, spread voicings that separate the 6 and 9 allow both extensions to speak clearly without muddiness. Compared to GMaj9, the 6/9 is warmer and more grounded; compared to Gadd9, fuller.

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