Construction
F Minor Add 9 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 2nd = F, A♭, C, G
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F | Root | 1 |
| A♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| G | Major 2nd | 2 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| A♭ | black | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| C | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| G | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on F, index finger (2) on A♭, middle finger (3) on C, little finger (5) on G.
Left hand: little finger (5) on F, middle finger (3) on A♭, index finger (2) on C, thumb (1) on G.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the F Minor Add 9 is the tonic (i) chord of F Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, A♭ Major: 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
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Chords in the Key of F Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of F Minor:
F Minor Add 9 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F Minor Add 9 chord on piano?
The F Minor Add 9 chord contains the notes F – A♭ – C – G. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.