G Six-nine Guitar Chord

G6/9 Sixths & add · 5 notes ·Symbol : 6/9

Chord Notes

G R
A 9
B 3
D 5
E 13

Solfège : Sol – La – Si – Ré – Mi

Chord Structure

G T A T B T+½ D T E

About this chord

The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and ninth to the major triad without a seventh. Its open, slightly suspended quality is a signature of funk and jazz. Prince and Stevie Wonder made it central to their harmonic language. On guitar, drop-2 voicings are particularly effective.

See all diagrams and fretboard positions for G Six-nine in the interactive ScalaBass app.

Explore in ScalaBass →

Same chord in other keys