F#m9 chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor Ninth, also written Gbm9. Notes: F#, A, C#, E and G#.
How to play F#m9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open A 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 F#m9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
F#root
Ab3 · minor third
C#5 · perfect fifth
Eb7 · minor seventh
G#9 · 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.
More F# chords
All F# guitar chordsF#majorF#mminorF#7dominant seventhF#m7minor seventhF#maj7major seventhF#sus4suspended fourthF#sus2suspended secondF#dimdiminishedF#augaugmentedF#6major sixthF#9dominant ninthF#add9added ninthF#m7b5half-diminishedF#dim7diminished seventhF#7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthF#5power chordF#m6minor sixthF#maj9major ninth
F#m9 with another bass note
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m9 chord?
F#m9 (F sharp minor ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#m9 on guitar?
The easiest F#m9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is F#m9 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.