How to build a added ninth chord
An added-ninth chord is a major triad with a major 9th added but no 7th. It is a bright, open colour common in pop and rock guitar writing.
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Chord
Gadd9 chord
Gadd9 is a added ninth chord with the notes G, B, D, A.
G1
B3
D5
A9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| G | root | 0 |
| B | major 3rd | 4 |
| D | perfect 5th | 7 |
| A | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | G – B – D – A | |
| 1st inversion | B – D – A – G (Gadd9/B) | |
| 2nd inversion | D – A – G – B (Gadd9/D) | |
| 3rd inversion | A – G – B – D (Gadd9/A) |