Guitar chord

G Add9 Open Chord

An open Gadd9 voicing that adds A on the G string while keeping the G major framework.

Symbol
Gadd9
Chord tones
G , B , D , A
Formula
1 3 5 9
Tuning
Standard
Frets, low to high
3 2 0 2 0 3
Fingers, low to high
2 1 - 3 - 4

Chord fingering diagram

Read the chart vertically with the nut at the top. X means mute the string, markers above the nut are played open, and numbered markers show fretting-hand fingers.

G Add9 Open Chord chord fingering diagram