Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G over C#

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-9M

Relative Minor Em

Notes C#, G, B, D, A

Aliases GMadd9, G2, Gadd9, Gadd2

How to play the Gadd9/C# Chord

The Gadd9/C# is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G over C# is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 9M intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gadd9/C# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Pentatonic Major Major Blues Bebop Lydian Mixolydian Flat Six Pentatonic Mixolydian B6 Lydian Dominant Lydian Minor Harmonic Major Bebop Minor Bebop Major Ichikosucho Composite Blues

* 15 scales found containing the notes C#, G, B, D, A.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gadd9/C# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 61, 67, 71, 62, 69

Frequencies (Hz)

277.1826309768721, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 440