F 7♭5♯9

Notes:F – A – B – Eb – G#
Formula:R-M3-d5-m7-A9
Intervals:P1-M3-d5-m7-A9
Scale Degrees:1-3-b5-b7-#9

Introduction

The F 7♭5♯9 piano chord (F7♭5♯9) consists of the notes F, A, B, Eb, G#. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-b5-b7-#9.

Notes

Notes:F – A – B – Eb – G#

F 7♭5♯9 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionF4 – A4 – B4 – Eb5 – G#5
1st InversionA4 – B4 – Eb5 – G#5 – F6
2nd InversionB4 – Eb5 – G#5 – F6 – A6

Key Signature

The key of F 7♭5♯9 has 1 flat: B♭.

B

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9
Intervals: P1-M3-d5-m7-A9

The F 7♭5♯9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-d5-m7-A9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-d5-m7-A9 show the distance between each note in the chord.

F 7♭5♯9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F 7♭5♯9 chord?

The F 7♭5♯9 chord (F7♭5♯9) contains 5 notes: F, A, B, Eb, G#. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9.

How is F7♭5♯9 used in music?

F7♭5♯9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.

What is the scale degree formula for F7♭5♯9?

F7♭5♯9 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7-#9, giving it its distinctive sound.

Practice Tips

  • Start by placing your thumb on F and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
  • Practice F7♭5♯9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
  • Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
  • Try voicing F7♭5♯9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
  • Resolve F7♭5♯9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.