F#add9 chord on piano
F Sharp Added Ninth, also written Gbadd9. Notes: F#, A#, C# and G#.
How to play F#add9
- 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
F#add9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A# · C# · G#1st inversion
A# · C# · G# · F#2nd inversion
C# · G# · F# · A#3rd inversion
G# · F# · A# · C#Notes 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 F#add2.
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All F# piano chordsadded ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#add9 chord?
F#add9 (F sharp added ninth) is made of four notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#add9 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 F#add9?
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.