The F Minor Add 9 chord is a four-note chord made up of F, G, A♭, and C.
Construction
F Minor Add 9 = Root + Major 2nd + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th = F · G · A♭ · C
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F | Root | 1 |
| G | Major 2nd | 2 |
| A♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C | Perfect 5th | 5 |
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, Ab 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 the F minor scale:
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 – G – A♭ – C. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.