F#m9/E chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor Ninth Over E, also written Gbm9/E. Notes: F#, A, C#, E and G#.
How to play F#m9/E
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- 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#).
- Let the open low E and A strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#m9/E
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
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
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m9/E chord?
F#m9/E (F sharp minor ninth over E) is made of five notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth). The slash means E is played as the lowest note.
How do you play F#m9/E on guitar?
The easiest F#m9/E is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 2. This is the barre. 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#).
Is F#m9/E hard to play on guitar?
F#m9/E has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.