F9#5 chord on guitar
F Augmented Ninth. Notes: F, A, C#, Eb and G.
How to play F9#5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open A and G strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as Faug9 and F+9.
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Questions
What notes are in the F9#5 chord?
F9#5 (F augmented ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C# (augmented fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play F9#5 on guitar?
The easiest F9#5 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 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is F9#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.