About the G6/9 chord
The six-nine chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major chord. It is a classic jazz ending chord, and the shape slides up and down the neck easily. The symbol for it is G6/9.
How to play G6/9
- Put your index finger on the D string at fret 2.
- Put your middle finger on the G string at fret 2.
- Put your ring finger on the low E string at fret 3.
- Strum and let the B and high E strings ring open, and don't play the A string.
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Chords in the key of G major
These are the chords built on each note of the G major scale, so they all sound good together with G6/9. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other G chords
G6/9 chord questions
What notes are in a G6/9 chord?
G6/9 is made of G, B, D, E and A. In intervals that is 1, 3, 5, 6, 9 above the root, G.
What is the easiest way to play G6/9?
The first shape above is the most common one: 3 x 2 2 0 0 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is G6/9 a barre chord?
The main shape above is an open chord with no barre. Some of the other shapes further up the neck do use a barre, which lets you move the same shape to any key.