G 6/9 Bass Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
G 6/9 filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on bass. This chord type requires more notes than the bass guitar's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type.
G 6/9 — chord details
The G 6/9 chord is made up of the following notes: G, B, D, E, A.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for G 6/9 on bass guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for bass lines, chord fills, and double stops.
The G six-nine chord combines a major triad with both the sixth and ninth, producing G, B, D, E, A (intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M). This polychord-like voicing has a rich, stacked quality that sounds modern yet classic. Six-nine chords are versatile final chords in jazz, funk, and gospel, providing a sense of resolution with colorful overtones that keep the ear engaged.
How to Play G 6/9
G 6/9 can be voiced in multiple ways depending on your instrument and musical context. Experiment with different inversions and positions to find voicings that connect smoothly to surrounding chords in your progression.
G 6/9 in Progressions
G 6/9 appears in various harmonic contexts depending on the key. Analyze the surrounding chords to determine its function — it may serve as a primary chord, a substitution, or a chromatic color chord that enriches the harmonic palette of a progression.
Common Substitutions
Gmaj7, G6, or Gmaj9 work as substitutes with comparable harmonic warmth.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.