F#maj9 chord - F# Major Ninth - guitar chord chart

F# maj9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# maj9 chord, a beautiful and complex chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes F#, A#, C#, E#, and G#, and it's built by stacking the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 7 (Major Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth). This chord's rich, full sound makes it a favorite among many guitarists.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial for learning how to play the F# maj9 chord. If you need a refresher, we recommend checking out our fretboard intervals tutorial. It will help you understand how the intervals in this chord are stacked to create its unique sound.

Our tutorial will guide you through playing the F# maj9 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built and denoted, our chord notation tutorial is an excellent resource. It provides a comprehensive guide to denoting chords based on the intervals that compose them.

As a more complex chord, the F# maj9 might be a bit challenging for beginners. However, it's a fantastic chord to learn as you progress in your guitar journey. If you're looking for more advanced chords to add to your repertoire, check out our intermediate guitar chords tutorial.

Finally, the F# maj9 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring this genre further, our jazz chord progression tutorial is a great place to start. It covers many chord types, including the maj7, m7, and 7, frequently used in jazz music.

Get ready to dive into the world of the F# maj9 chord. Let's get strumming!

Notes of the F# maj9 chord:

F#A#C#E#G#

Formula of the Major Ninth chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

Guitar Patterns for the F#maj9 chord

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
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F# maj9 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
BarreMovable

F# maj9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
BarreMovable

F# maj9 position 2 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C maj9 | D maj9 | E maj9 | F maj9 | G maj9 | A maj9 | B maj9 | C#maj9 | D#maj9 | F#maj9 | G#maj9 | A#maj9 | Abmaj9 | Bbmaj9 | Dbmaj9 | Ebmaj9 | Gbmaj9

Chord tones in the F# maj9 chord

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
13
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7
1
9
3
5
7
1
3
5
7
1
9
3
7
1
9
3
5
7
9
3
5
7
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9
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5
7
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9
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5
7
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