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F♯ 7♭5♯9

Notes: F♯ – A♯ – C – E – G♯♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – ♭5 – ♭7 – ♯9
Also written: F♯7♭5♯9Lower G♯♯ to G♯ and it is F♯9♭5; raise C to C♯ and it is F♯7♯9. F♯, A♯ and E do not move.
G♭ 7♭5♯9
This is the same chord as G♭ 7♭5♯9: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

F♯ 7♭5♯9 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Minor 3rd = F♯, A♯, C, E, G♯♯
NoteIntervalDegree
F♯Root1
A♯Major 3rd3
CDiminished 5th♭5
EMinor 7th♭7
G♯♯Minor 3rd♭3

How to Play the F♯ 7♭5♯9

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

F♯ 7♭5♯9 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F♯ 7♭5♯9 chord on piano?
The F♯ 7♭5♯9 chord contains the notes F♯ – A♯ – C – E – G♯♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the F# 7♭5♯9 chord?
The F# 7♭5♯9 chord (F#7♭5♯9) contains 5 notes: F#, A#, C, E, A. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-A9.
How is F#7♭5♯9 used in music?
F#7♭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 F#7♭5♯9?
F#7♭5♯9 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7-#9, giving it its distinctive sound.

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