Fm9 chord on piano
F Minor Ninth. Notes: F, Ab, C, Eb and G.
How to play Fm9
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Ab, 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
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · ninth
Notes and theory
Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · 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.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm9 chord?
Fm9 (F minor ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fm9 on piano?
Play F, Ab, 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 minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.