F7#9 chord on guitar
F Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: F, A, C, Eb and G#.
How to play F7#9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play F7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 1
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9.
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Questions
What notes are in the F7#9 chord?
F7#9 (F dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G# (sharp ninth).
How do you play F7#9 on guitar?
The easiest F7#9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
Is F7#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.