Fm6/9 chord on guitar
F Minor Six-Nine. Notes: F, Ab, C, D and G.
How to play Fm6/9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 8 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 8 (G).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fm6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
D6 · major sixth
G9 · ninth
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm6/9 chord?
Fm6/9 (F minor six-nine) is made of five notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth), D (major sixth) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fm6/9 on guitar?
The easiest Fm6/9 is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 8 (F).
Is Fm6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.