I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
G6/9 Chord
Learn the G6/9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G3B5D6E9A
Playable G6/9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 3 2 2 2 3 3
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 x x 4 5 5
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 x 5 9 x 7
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 10 9 9 10 10
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 x 14 12 12
Full fretboard map
Every G6/9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using G6/9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | G |
| 3 | 3 | B |
| 5 | 5 | D |
| 6 | 6 | E |
| 9 | 2 | A |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 2