Fm9 chord on guitar
F Minor Ninth. Notes: F, Ab, C, Eb and G.
How to play Fm9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- 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 (Ab).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: CStrings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fm9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 13
HardNotes and theory
Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm9 chord?
Fm9 (F minor ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fm9 on guitar?
The easiest Fm9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). 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 Fm9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.