Fmaj9 chord (F major ninth) on piano
Fmaj9 (F major ninth) has five notes: F, A, C, E and G. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Fmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in F major and the IVmaj9 in C major.
Fmaj9 inversions and fingering
F A E · LH 5-3-1
F E A C G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Fmaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | FM9, FΔ9 |
| Notes | F A C E G |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Fmaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (5), E3 (7), F3 (1), G3 (9), A3 (3), C4 (5), E4 (7), F4 (1), G4 (9), A4 (3), C5 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj9 chord?
Fmaj9 (F major ninth) has five notes: F, A, C, E and G. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. F is the root, A is the major third, C is the perfect fifth, E is the major seventh and G is the major second.
How do you play Fmaj9 on piano?
Play F, A, C, E and G together. Shell (left hand): F A E · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Fmaj9 in?
In major keys, Fmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in F major and the IVmaj9 in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Fmaj9 and Fmaj7?
Fmaj9 is Fmaj7 (F, A, C and E) with G, the 9th, added.