Gmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Gmadd9 chord under your fingers? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Gmadd9, step by step.
- Notes: G, Bb, D and A
- Frets: 3 2 3 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Gmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- G minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- G (root), Bb (minor 3rd), D (perfect 5th), A (9th)
- Notes
- G, Bb, D and A
- Frets
- 3 2 3 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gmadd9 chord
Here is the Gmadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Leave the A string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Gmadd9 chord?
The Gmadd9 chord is built from four notes: G, Bb, D and A (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Gmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gmadd9 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. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.