F#9 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Gb9. Notes: F#, A#, C#, E and G#.
How to play F#9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9.
More F# chords
All F# ukulele chordsdominant ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#9 chord?
F#9 (F sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#9 on ukulele?
The easiest F#9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
Is F#9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.