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Fmaj9 chord on piano

F Major Ninth. Notes: F, A, C, E and G.

Fmaj9 piano chord, root positionFACEG
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Fmaj9

  1. Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add A, C, E and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. 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
E7 · major seventh
G9 · ninth

Notes and theory

Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
E7 · major seventh
G9 · ninth

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.

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Questions

What notes are in the Fmaj9 chord?

Fmaj9 (F major ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), E (major seventh) and G (ninth).

How do you play Fmaj9 on piano?

Play F, A, C, E 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 major ninth chord sound like?

The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.