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F♯ Major 9th

Notes: F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Also written: F♯maj9, F♯M9Lower E♯ to E and it is F♯9. F♯, G♯, A♯ and C♯ do not move.
G♭ Major 9th
This is the same chord as G♭ Major 9th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

F♯ Major 9th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd = F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, G♯
NoteIntervalDegree
F♯Root1
A♯Major 3rd3
C♯Perfect 5th5
E♯Major 7th7
G♯Major 2nd9

How to Play the F♯ Major 9th

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♯ Major 9th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F♯ Major 9th chord on piano?
The F♯ Major 9th 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# Major 9th chord?
F# Major 9th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Major 9th chord used in music?
F# Major 9th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 9th).
What is the fingering for F# Major 9th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Major 9th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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