Fadd9 chord on piano
F Added Ninth. Notes: F, A, C and G.
How to play Fadd9
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Fadd9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · A · C · G1st inversion
A · C · G · F2nd inversion
C · G · F · A3rd inversion
G · F · A · CNotes 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 Fadd2.
More F chords
All F piano chordsadded ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Fadd9 chord?
Fadd9 (F added ninth) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fadd9 on piano?
Play F, A, C and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Fadd9?
Root position: F A C G. 1st inversion: A C G F. 2nd inversion: C G F A. 3rd inversion: G F A C.
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.