Accessible Page: How to Play a F#9 Chord on Guitar – Easy F# Dominant Ninth Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 14 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

F# 9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 9 chord. This chord is part of the Dominant Chords family and is a beautiful and complex chord that can add depth and richness to your guitar playing. The F# 9 chord is composed of the notes F#, A#, C#, E, and G#.

The intervals that build this chord are the root (1), major third (3), perfect fifth (5), minor seventh (b7), and major ninth (9). If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, you might want to check out this tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial to mastering the F# 9 chord, and we'll be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and learn these intervals. We'll also be explaining how to denote the F# 9 chord, using the notation system for chords based on the intervals that compose it.

Although the F# 9 chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, it's well worth the effort to learn. If you're ready to expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, this tutorial on intermediate guitar chords can help you on your journey.

The F# 9 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, but it can also add a unique flavor to rock, blues, and other musical styles. So let's dive in and start exploring the wonderful world of the F# 9 chord!

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