F#6/9 chord on guitar
F Sharp Six-Nine, also written Gb6/9. Notes: F#, A#, C#, D# and G#.
How to play F#6/9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (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 F#6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as F#69.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#6/9 chord?
F#6/9 (F sharp six-nine) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), D# (major sixth) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#6/9 on guitar?
The easiest F#6/9 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
Is F#6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.