F#madd9 guitar chord
The F#madd9 chord (F# minor added 9th) is built from the notes F#, A, C# and G#, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- F# A C# G#
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
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20412xHow to play F#madd9
The easiest F#madd9 shape is 20412x, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#madd9 chord?
F#madd9 contains F#, A, C# and G#. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is F#madd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 20412x.
What can I play instead of F#madd9?
F#m is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#madd9 is too hard or too busy.