Fm(add9) chord on ukulele

F Minor Added Ninth. Notes: F, Ab, C and G.

Fm(add9) ukulele chord diagram, fret 3 position3fr3FR2Abb31C5GFAbC
Fret 3 position · Easy

How to play Fm(add9)

  1. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
  4. Let the open G string ring.
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Fm(add9)

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Fm(add9) ukulele chord, fret 3 position3fr3FR2Abb31C5GFAbC

Fret 3 position

Easy
Fm(add9) ukulele chord, barre at fret 88fr3FR1Abb31C54G9FAbCG

Barre at fret 8

Hard
Fm(add9) ukulele chord, barre at fret 1211fr2G92C53FR1Abb3GCFAb

Barre at fret 12

Hard
Fm(add9) ukulele chord, fret 10 position10fr3Abb32C54FR1G9AbCFG

Fret 10 position

Hard

Notes and theory

Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
G9 · ninth

A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Fmadd9 and Fm add9.

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Questions

What notes are in the Fm(add9) chord?

Fm(add9) (F minor added ninth) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth) and G (ninth).

How do you play Fm(add9) on ukulele?

The easiest Fm(add9) is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).

Is Fm(add9) hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.

What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?

A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.