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F6/9 chord

F six-nine

C4
F
A
C
D
G

Want it in context? Open F6/9 on the full piano.

Notes

  • F
    R
  • A
    3
  • C
    5
  • D
    6
  • G
    9

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9

F6/9 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position F6/9

C4
F
A
C
D

1st inversion F6/9/A

C4
A
C
D
F

2nd inversion F6/9/C

C
D
F
A
C6

3rd inversion F6/9/D

C5
D
F
A
C

FAQ

What notes are in the F6/9 chord?

The F six-nine chord (F6/9) has 5 notes: F, A, C, D and G.

How do you play F6/9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F, A, C, D and G, starting from F. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a six-nine chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9, 14).