F Dominant 9th
Notes:F – A – C – Eb – G
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-9
Introduction
The F Dominant 9th piano chord (F9) consists of the notes F, A, C, Eb, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9.
Notes
F Dominant 9th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F4 – A4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 – F6 |
| 2nd Inversion | C4 – Eb4 – G4 – F5 – A5 |
Key Signature
The key of F Dominant 9th has 1 flat: B♭.
B♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9
The F Dominant 9th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F Dominant 9th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F Dominant 9th chord?
The F Dominant 9th chord (F9) contains 5 notes: F, A, C, Eb, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9.
How is F9 used in music?
F9 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?
F9 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 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing F9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve F9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.