G 6 Add 9 chord — Open D
2 voicings · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Open position
1 / 2
Chord tones
G
R
B
+4
D
+7
E
+9
A
+2
G 6 Add 9 in other tunings
6 Add 9 in other keys — Open D
G 6 Add 9 in Open D — video lessons
About G 6 Add 9 in Open D
The G 6 Add 9 chord contains the notes G, B, D, E, A. In Open D tuning (strings: D–A–D–F#–A–D), the chord shapes differ from standard tuning because the open string pitches change. Open D tuning gives an open D major chord across all strings — ideal for slide guitar and Joni Mitchell-style playing. Diagrams above show all playable shapes in this tuning.