Fadd9 chord on guitar
F Added Ninth. Notes: F, A, C and G.
How to play Fadd9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (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 Fadd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music. The formula is 1 3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Fadd2.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fadd9 chord?
Fadd9 (F added ninth) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fadd9 on guitar?
The easiest Fadd9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
Is Fadd9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a added ninth chord sound like?
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music.