Fm(maj9) chord on piano

F Minor Major Ninth. Notes: F, Ab, C, E and G.

Fm(maj9) piano chord, root positionFCEGAb
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Fm(maj9)

  1. Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add Ab, 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
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
E7 · major seventh
G9 · ninth

Notes and theory

Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
E7 · major seventh
G9 · ninth

The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.

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Questions

What notes are in the Fm(maj9) chord?

Fm(maj9) (F minor major ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth), E (major seventh) and G (ninth).

How do you play Fm(maj9) on piano?

Play F, Ab, 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 minor major ninth chord sound like?

The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.