Gadd9/B

Gadd9/B is a G major add 9 chord with B in the bass.

Gadd9/B guitar chord is also written as Gmaj(add9)/B or GMadd9/B.

Below are up to 8 popular shapes for the Gadd9/B guitar chord, with suggested finger positions on the fretboard.


Gadd9/B guitar chord diagram

How to play the Gadd9/B chord

String numbers run from the thinnest string (1st) to the thickest string (6th). Match each numbered finger to the diagrams.

Shape x20203

  • Place your index finger (1) on the 2nd fret of the 5th (A) string.
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the 2nd fret of the 3rd (G) string.
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the 3rd fret of the 1st (high E) string.
  • Let the 2nd (B) string and 4th (D) string ring open.
  • Do not play the 6th (low E) string.

Shape 755005

  • Place your index finger (1) on the 5th fret of the 4th (D) string and 5th (A) string in a barre.
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the 5th fret of the 1st (high E) string.
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the 7th fret of the 6th (low E) string.
  • Let the 2nd (B) string and 3rd (G) string ring open.

View G major add 9 inversions and slash chords

Gadd9 - Gadd9/B - Gadd9/D - Gadd9/A

View major add 9 chord for guitar with other root notes

C - D - E - F - G - A - B - C♯ - D♯ - F♯ - G♯ - A♯ - D♭ - E♭ - G♭ - A♭ - B♭