F 9♯5

Notes:F – A – C# – Eb – G
Formula:R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-A5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-#5-b7-9

Introduction

The F 9♯5 piano chord (F9♯5) consists of the notes F, A, C#, Eb, G. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-#5-b7-9.

Notes

Notes:F – A – C# – Eb – G

F 9♯5 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionF4 – A4 – C#5 – Eb5 – G5
1st InversionA4 – C#5 – Eb5 – G5 – F6
2nd InversionC#4 – Eb4 – G4 – F5 – A5

Key Signature

The key of F 9♯5 has 1 flat: B♭.

B

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-A5-m7-M9

The F 9♯5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-m7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.

F 9♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F 9♯5 chord?

The F 9♯5 chord (F9♯5) contains 5 notes: F, A, C#, Eb, G. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9.

How is F9♯5 used in music?

F9♯5 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 F9♯5?

F9♯5 uses scale degrees 1-3-#5-b7-9, giving it its distinctive sound.

Practice Tips

  • Start by placing your thumb on F and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
  • Practice F9♯5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
  • Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
  • Try voicing F9♯5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
  • Resolve F9♯5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.