F Minor Sixth Ninth Guitar Chord (Fm6/9) | Easy Ways to Play It
Welcome to our tutorial on the F m6/9 chord, a beautiful and complex chord that belongs to the Minor Chords family. This chord comprises the notes F, Ab, C, D, and G and is built using a series of music intervals: the 1, b3, 5, 6, and 9. These intervals, or steps, between the notes give the F m6/9 chord its unique sound.
Understanding the F m6/9 chord involves understanding its intervals, which include the Root (1), Minor Third (b3), Perfect Fifth (5), Major Sixth (6), and Major Ninth (9). For a more in-depth exploration of these intervals, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
The F m6/9 chord is not a beginner's chord, but with practice, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing. If you're ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, then this tutorial about more advanced chords is a great place to start.
To understand how this chord fits into chord progressions and how to use it effectively, our tutorial on common chord progressions can provide some valuable insights. You might also find our tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords useful, as the F m6/9 chord includes a Major Ninth interval.
Finally, if you're interested in exploring more chords like the F m6/9, our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types is a comprehensive resource. And if you ever come across a chord shape that you're unsure of, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can help you figure it out.
Now, let's dive into the F m6/9 chord, learn its chord diagrams, and explore its fretboard patterns. Happy playing!
Notes that compose the F m6/9 chord:
FAbCDG
Chord Formula:
F Minor Sixth Ninth Guitar Chord Diagrams
No guitar diagrams created yet for this chord. Request one here
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m6/9 | D m6/9 | E m6/9 | F m6/9 | G m6/9 | A m6/9 | B m6/9 | C#m6/9 | D#m6/9 | F#m6/9 | G#m6/9 | A#m6/9 | Abm6/9 | Bbm6/9 | Dbm6/9 | Ebm6/9 | Gbm6/9
How to create your own F m6/9 chord fingerings
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.