F6/9 chord on guitar
F Six-Nine. Notes: F, A, C, D and G.
How to play F6/9
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open A, D and G strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as F69.
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Questions
What notes are in the F6/9 chord?
F6/9 (F six-nine) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), D (major sixth) and G (ninth).
How do you play F6/9 on guitar?
The easiest F6/9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is F6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.