Gadd9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Gadd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Gadd9, step by step.
- Notes: G, B, D and A
- Frets: 0 2 5 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Gadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- G added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- G (root), B (major 3rd), D (perfect 5th), A (9th)
- Notes
- G, B, D and A
- Frets
- 0 2 5 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gadd9 chord
Here is the Gadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 5th fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Gadd9 chord?
The Gadd9 chord is built from four notes: G, B, D and A (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth keeps the chord bright but opens it up with a more modern, ringing color.
Ukulele songs that use the Gadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.