F9 Guitar Chord Chart with fingerings, intervals and note names
Welcome to our tutorial on the F 9 chord, a vibrant and expressive chord that belongs to the family of Dominant Chords. The F 9 chord is composed of the notes F, A, C, Eb, and G and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth.
Understanding the intervals on the fretboard is crucial for mastering the F 9 chord, as well as other advanced chords. The F 9 chord is a great example of how different intervals can be stacked together to create a unique sound. If you're unfamiliar with terms like 'Major Third' or 'Minor Seventh', you might want to take a look at our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
The F 9 chord is not just for advanced players. Even if you're a beginner, learning this chord can significantly enhance your guitar skills and understanding of music theory. Our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start if you're ready to move beyond the basics.
Once you have a good grasp of the F 9 chord, you can start incorporating it into your playing. It can be used in various genres, including jazz, where it often appears in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring more about chord progressions and how to create songs, our tutorial on common chord progressions is a great resource.
We hope this introduction has piqued your interest in the F 9 chord. In the following sections, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord, so stay tuned!
Notes of the F 9 chord:
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Chord formula for the Dominant Ninth chord:
F Dominant Ninth Guitar Chord Diagrams
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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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Position 2
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Position 3
Open
Position 4
BarreMovable
Position 5
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Position 6
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9 | D 9 | E 9 | F 9 | G 9 | A 9 | B 9 | C#9 | D#9 | F#9 | G#9 | A#9 | Ab9 | Bb9 | Db9 | Eb9 | Gb9
Create your F 9 chord shapes
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.