F# Minor 9th
Notes:F# – A – C# – E – G#
Formula:R-m3-P5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-b7-9
Introduction
The F# Minor 9th piano chord (F#m9) consists of the notes F#, A, C#, E, G#. It is a minor 7th chord with an added major 9th, giving it a dark yet lush character widely used in jazz, soul, and R&B progressions. Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-b7-9.
Enharmonic equivalent: F♯ is enharmonically equivalent to G♭. See Gb Minor 9th.
Notes
F# Minor 9th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 – A4 – C#5 – E5 – G#5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – C#5 – E5 – F#5 – G#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C#5 – E5 – F#5 – G#5 – A5 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Minor 9th has 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯.
F♯C♯G♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-m7-M9
The F# Minor 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# Minor 9th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Minor 9th chord?
F# Minor 9th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Minor 9th chord used in music?
F# Minor 9th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 9th).
What is the fingering for F# Minor 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# Minor 9th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Rich, extended jazz voicing.
- The 9th adds colour and depth.
- Practice dropping less essential notes.
- Compare with the simpler 7th version.
- Jazz, R&B, neo-soul applications.
- Spread voicings sound best.