F#9#5 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Augmented Ninth, also written Gb9#5. Notes: F#, A#, D, E and G#.
How to play F#9#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as F#aug9 and F#+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A#, C##, E and G#; C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#9#5 chord?
F#9#5 (F sharp augmented ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A# (major third), D (augmented fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest F#9#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
Is F#9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.