F#m(add9) chord on ukulele
F Sharp Minor Added Ninth, also written Gbm(add9). Notes: F#, A, C# and G#.
How to play F#m(add9)
- 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 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play F#m(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 9
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
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 F#madd9 and F#m add9.
More F# chords
All F# ukulele chordsminor added ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m(add9) chord?
F#m(add9) (F sharp minor added ninth) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#m(add9) on ukulele?
The easiest F#m(add9) 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 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is F#m(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.