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G6/9 guitar chord

G 6 9. Notes: G B D E A.
01

Easy shape

Intermediate
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Fret 2 · Open & colorful

Use a relaxed mini-barre across the middle strings.

String by string, low to high

  1. Low E fret 3, finger 2 (G)
  2. A fret 2, finger 1 (B)
  3. D fret 2, finger 1 (E)
  4. G fret 2, finger 1 (A)
  5. B fret 3, finger 3 (D)
  6. High E fret 3, finger 4 (G)
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02

Harder shape

Intermediate
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E-shape · fret 3 · Full & movable

Root on the 6th string at fret 3. Place your first finger on fret 3 first, then add the others.

String by string, low to high

  1. Low E fret 3, finger 1 (G)
  2. A fret 5, finger 3 (D)
  3. D fret 5, finger 3 (G)
  4. G fret 4, finger 2 (B)
  5. B fret 5, finger 4 (E)
  6. High E fret 5, finger 4 (A)
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