Construction
G♯ Add 9 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 2nd = G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| B♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| A♯ | Major 2nd | 2 |
How to Play the G♯ Add 9
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
G♯ Add 9 Inversions
- Root positionG♯ – B♯ – D♯ – A♯
- 1st inversion (G♯add9/B♯)B♯ – D♯ – A♯ – G♯
- 2nd inversion (G♯add9/D♯)D♯ – A♯ – B♯ – G♯
- 3rd inversion (G♯add9/A♯)A♯ – B♯ – G♯ – D♯
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – A♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
G♯ Add 9 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ Add 9 chord on piano?
The G♯ Add 9 chord contains the notes G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – A♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G# Add 9 chord?
G# Add 9 is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Add 9 chord used in music?
G# Add 9 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Add 9).
What is the fingering for G# Add 9?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of G# Add 9?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.