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
F 7♭5♯9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F4 – A4 – B4 – Eb5 – G#5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – B4 – Eb5 – G#5 – F6 |
| 2nd Inversion | B4 – 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.