F#m9 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Minor Ninth, also written Gbm9. Notes: F#, A, C#, E and G#.
How to play F#m9
- 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#).
- Let the open E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play F#m9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
F#root
Ab3 · minor third
C#5 · perfect fifth
Eb7 · minor seventh
G#9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
More F# chords
All F# ukulele chordsF#majorF#mminorF#7dominant seventhF#m7minor seventhF#maj7major seventhF#sus4suspended fourthF#sus2suspended secondF#dimdiminishedF#augaugmentedF#6major sixthF#9dominant ninthF#add9added ninthF#m7b5half-diminishedF#dim7diminished seventhF#7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthF#m6minor sixthF#maj9major ninthF#m(add9)minor added ninth
minor ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m9 chord?
F#m9 (F sharp minor ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#m9 on ukulele?
The easiest F#m9 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#). Let the open E and A strings ring.
Is F#m9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.