F#maj9 chord on guitar
F Sharp Major Ninth, also written Gbmaj9. Notes: F#, A#, C#, F and G#.
How to play F#maj9
- 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 6 (F).
- 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#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A#, C#, E# and G#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#maj9 chord?
F#maj9 (F sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), F (major seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#maj9 on guitar?
The easiest F#maj9 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#maj9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.