F#add9 chord on guitar
F Sharp Added Ninth, also written Gbadd9. Notes: F#, A#, C# and G#.
How to play F#add9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- 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#add9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music. The formula is 1 3 5 9, and you will also see it written as F#add2.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#add9 chord?
F#add9 (F sharp added ninth) is made of four notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#add9 on guitar?
The easiest F#add9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
Is F#add9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a added ninth chord sound like?
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music.