Fmaj9 chord on guitar
F Major Ninth. Notes: F, A, C, E and G.
How to play Fmaj9
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Let the open A, G and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fmaj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 1 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
E7 · major seventh
G9 · ninth
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj9 chord?
Fmaj9 (F major ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), E (major seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fmaj9 on guitar?
The easiest Fmaj9 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 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is Fmaj9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.