F9 chord on piano
F Dominant Ninth. Notes: F, A, C, Eb and G.
How to play F9
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C, Eb and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · ninth
Notes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · ninth
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 F9 chord?
F9 (F dominant ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play F9 on piano?
Play F, A, C, Eb and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.