Fm9 chord (F minor ninth) on piano
Fm9 (F minor ninth) has five notes: F, A flat, C, E flat and G. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, Fm9 is the ii9 chord in Eb major and the vi9 in Ab major.
Fm9 inversions and fingering
F Ab Eb · LH 5-3-1
F Eb Ab C G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Fm9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Fmin9, F-9 |
| Notes | F Ab C Eb G |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Minor ninth chord |
Fm9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (5), Eb3 (flat 7), F3 (1), G3 (9), Ab3 (flat 3), C4 (5), Eb4 (flat 7), F4 (1), G4 (9), Ab4 (flat 3), C5 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm9 chord?
Fm9 (F minor ninth) has five notes: F, A flat, C, E flat and G. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. F is the root, Ab is the minor third, C is the perfect fifth, Eb is the minor seventh and G is the major second.
How do you play Fm9 on piano?
Play F, Ab, C, Eb and G together. Shell (left hand): F Ab Eb · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Fm9 in?
In major keys, Fm9 is the ii9 chord in Eb major and the vi9 in Ab major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Fm9 and Fm7?
Fm9 is Fm7 (F, Ab, C and Eb) with G, the 9th, added.