F7#9 guitar chord
The F7#9 chord (F 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes F, A, C, Eb and G#, formula 1–3–5–b7–#9.
- Notes
- F A C Eb G#
- Type
- 7th sharp 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
10111xHow to play F7#9
The easiest F7#9 shape is 10111x, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Gritty and aggressive, famous as the 'Hendrix chord' in rock and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F7#9 chord?
F7#9 contains F, A, C, Eb and G#. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–#9.
Is F7#9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 10111x.
What can I play instead of F7#9?
F7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F7#9 is too hard or too busy.