Fmadd9 guitar chord
The Fmadd9 chord (F minor added 9th) is built from the notes F, Ab, C and G, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- F Ab C G
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
xx3014How to play Fmadd9
The easiest Fmadd9 shape is xx3014, 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 Fmadd9 chord?
Fmadd9 contains F, Ab, C and G. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Fmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is xx3014.
What can I play instead of Fmadd9?
Fm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Fmadd9 is too hard or too busy.