Fadd9 chord (F added ninth) on piano
Fadd9 (F added ninth) has four notes: F, A, C and G. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. In major keys, Fadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in F major, the IVadd9 in C major and the Vadd9 in Bb major.
Fadd9 inversions and fingering
F G A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
G A C F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
A C F G · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C F G A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Fadd9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Fadd2 |
| Notes | F A C G |
| Formula | 1 3 5 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major second |
| Type | Added ninth chord |
Fadd9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (5), F3 (1), G3 (9), A3 (3), C4 (5), F4 (1), G4 (9), A4 (3), C5 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Fadd9 chord?
Fadd9 (F added ninth) has four notes: F, A, C and G. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. F is the root, A is the major third, C is the perfect fifth and G is the major second.
How do you play Fadd9 on piano?
Play F, A, C and G together. Root position: F G A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1.
What key is Fadd9 in?
In major keys, Fadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in F major, the IVadd9 in C major and the Vadd9 in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Fadd9 and F9?
Fadd9 is F9 (F, A, C, Eb and G) without Eb, the flat 7th.