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G6/9 Guitar Chord

G6/9 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
G6/9Guitar fingering diagram for G6/91234213STRING6ªG5ªB4ªD3ªA2ªB1ªE
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What sets G6/9 apart

G6/9 is built from G, B, D, E and A. G is the root, B the major third, D the fifth, E the sixth and A the ninth.

From the low string to the high one you hear G, B, D, A, B and E. The note heard most is B, twice. It is not the root but the major third. The lowest note is G on string 6 and the highest is E on string 1.

G6/9 lets three strings ring open. String 4 gives D, string 2 gives B and string 1 gives E. Everything fits between frets 2 and 3. The second shape on this page starts at fret 2.

Gadd9 is one change away. String 1 is pressed at fret 3, bringing in G, the root of Gadd9. G6/9 holds the whole Em chord inside it, G, B and E. The change that keeps the most fingers still is to G. Two stay in place.

G6/9 shows up in six keys. In G major it is the I6/9, in C major the V6/9 and in D major the IV6/9. The rest appear in the key list.

Chord Progressions

Explore recommended harmonic circles on CifraLab:

01G G - Em - Am - D702Bm Bm - G - Em - F#7
Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (G6/9)

Formula: Sixth with Ninth (1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 9)
Constituent chord intervals:

G 1B 3D 5E 6A 9

Root Bass (Fundamental String)6th String (Low E) • Fret 3 (G)

String Control (Muted & Active)6 / 6 • Active and muted strings status indicator

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for G6/9:

01

Open

Standard Position
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
Fret 3Finger 2
GDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 2Finger 1
BDegree 3
4th String (D)
○Open
DDegree 5
3rd String (G)
Fret 2Finger 3
ADegree 9
2nd String (B)
○Open
BDegree 3
1st String (High E)
○Open
EDegree 6

Placement tip: Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 3 with your Middle finger, 5th String (A) at fret 2 with your Index finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 2 with your Ring finger. Play open: 4th String (D), 2nd String (B), 1st String (High E).

02

Barre 2

Barre fret 2
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
Fret 3Finger 2
GDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 2Barre
BDegree 3
4th String (D)
Fret 2Barre
EDegree 6
3rd String (G)
Fret 2Barre
ADegree 9
2nd String (B)
Fret 3Finger 3
DDegree 5
1st String (High E)
Fret 3Finger 4
GDegree 1

Placement tip: Barre fret 2. Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 3 with your Middle finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 3 with your Ring finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 3 with your Pinky finger.

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (G6/9)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets2 to 3
Fretting fingers3
Open4th, 2nd, and 1st
Mutednone

What to check

The open 4th and 2nd strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from G6/9

Listen: G6/9 → G · Em · Am

  1. G6/9
  2. G
  3. G6/9
  4. Em
  5. G6/9
  6. Am
G6/9 → G01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 fingers stay
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 6, fret 3
  • finger 1: string 5, fret 2
Move
  • finger 3: string 1, fret 3
G6/9 → Em02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 1: string 5, fret 2
Move
  • finger 2: string 4, fret 2
G6/9 → Am03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 3: string 3, fret 2
Move
  • finger 2: string 4, fret 2
  • finger 1: string 2, fret 1

G6/9 in every key

G6/9 sits in the scale of 6 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
1/5
Highest fret
3
Frets the hand covers
2
Barre
No
Strings that ring
6/6
Fretting fingers
3

G6/9 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (G6/9)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the G6/9 chord?

To play the G6/9 chord on guitar, all 6 strings are played from the 6th string (Low E) to the 1st string (High E). Arch your finger joints perpendicular to the fretboard so adjacent strings ring clearly.

What is the root bass note of the G6/9 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the G6/9 chord is its root note: G. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 6 at fret 3.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the G6/9 chord and what is its formula?

The G6/9 chord is constructed using the 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 9 formula (Sixth with Ninth). Its constituent pitches are G, B, D, E, A.

How do you prevent the G6/9 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the G6/9 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official G6/9 chord diagram

G6/9 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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