Accessible Page: F Major Ninth Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers 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 Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers 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 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 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 Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers 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 Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers 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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

F maj9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F maj9 chord. This chord, belonging to the Major Chords family, is a rich and complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing. The notes that make up this chord are F, A, C, E, and G, and the intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

For those unfamiliar with these terms, the complete names of the music intervals are as follows: 1: Root, b2: Minor Second, 2: Major Second, b3: Minor Third, 3: Major Third, 4: Perfect Fourth, b5: Diminished Fifth, #4: Augmented Fourth, 5: Perfect Fifth, b6: Minor Sixth, 6: Major Sixth, bb7: Diminished Seventh, b7: Minor Seventh, 7: Major Seventh, b9: Minor Ninth, 9: Major Ninth, 11: Perfect eleventh, and 13: Major thirteenth. These intervals are the building blocks of chords and understanding them is key to mastering the guitar. For a comprehensive understanding of these intervals, you can check out our fretboard intervals tutorial.

Our tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the F maj9 chord. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are constructed by stacking intervals, you can visit our guitar music theory tutorial.

Once you've mastered the F maj9 chord, you can also explore our ninth chords tutorial to expand your knowledge and skills. Remember, practice is key to becoming a proficient guitarist. Happy playing!

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