The F♯ Minor 9th chord is a five-note chord made up of F♯, A, C♯, E, and G♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and major ninth.
Construction
F♯ Minor 9th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd = F♯ · A · C♯ · E · G♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | Root | 1 |
| A | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| G♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the F♯ Minor 9th is the tonic (i) chord of F# Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, A Major — 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
F♯C♯G♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of F♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the F♯ minor scale:
F♯ Minor 9th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F♯ Minor 9th chord on piano?
The F♯ Minor 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# 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.