Explore F maj9 Guitar Chord Shapes & Sounds

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In Fmaj9, the F major ninth chord, the notes are F, A, C, E and G. The ninth (G) is the same note as the second of the scale, one octave higher.

Because every chord tone sits in the F major scale, that scale is its natural home. You get five voicings to choose from, three of them with open strings and two using a barre. See chords with a ninth to compare the family.

With labels switched on in the fretboard player above, you can read each note name under your fingers.

F major 9th guitar chord is also written as Fmaj9, FM9, FΔ9 or Fma9.

Notes that compose the F maj9 chord:

F A C E G

Formula of the Major Ninth chord:

Formula: 1 3 5 7 9

F Maj9 Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Open

Finger Positions

Let the A string play without pressing any fret
Let the G string play without pressing any fret
Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E string
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position 2 Barre Movable

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the A string

Position 3 Movable

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Mute the high E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position 4 Open

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Let the G string play without pressing any fret
Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B string
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string

Position 5 Barre Open

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Let the G string play without pressing any fret
Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A and D strings at the same time

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FAQ

What notes are in Fmaj9?

F, A, C, E and G, all natural notes. They are the root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh and ninth.

How many voicings of Fmaj9 are there?

Five voicings are available, three with open strings and two using a barre. They lie between fret 1 and fret 9.

How does F major ninth differ from an F major triad?

The triad is F, A and C. The ninth chord adds E, the major seventh, and G, the ninth.

Which scale fits Fmaj9?

The F major scale: F, G, A, Bb, C, D and E. Each chord tone belongs to it, so melodies over Fmaj9 can stay inside it.