F#9 chord on guitar
F Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Gb9. Notes: F#, A#, C#, E and G#.
How to play F#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 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- 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#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 11
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#9 chord?
F#9 (F sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#9 on guitar?
The easiest F#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 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is F#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.