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Beginner● On the diagramG minor add 9 is played in open position as 3 0 0 3 3 3: index finger on the low E string at fret 3, middle finger on the G string at fret 3, ring finger on the B string at fret 3 and pinky finger on the high e string at fret 3. The A and D strings ring open.
Tip — The index finger must fret the low E at the 3rd fret while the pinky holds the high e at the same fret, and the open strings must ring clearly.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 3 | 1 | G (1) |
| 5 (A) | open | — | A (9) |
| 4 (D) | open | — | D (5) |
| 3 (G) | 3 | 2 | B♭ (♭3) |
| 2 (B) | 3 | 3 | D (5) |
| 1 (e) | 3 | 4 | G (1) |