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F9 chord

F dominant 9th

C4
F
A
C
Eb
G

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Notes

  • F
    R
  • A
    3
  • C
    5
  • Eb
    b7
  • G
    9

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9

F9 inversions

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

Root position F9

C4
F
A
C
Eb

1st inversion F9/A

C4
A
C
Eb
F

2nd inversion F9/C

C
Eb
F
A
C6

3rd inversion F9/Eb

C5
Eb
F
A
C

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FAQ

What notes are in the F9 chord?

The F dominant 9th chord (F9) has 5 notes: F, A, C, Eb and G.

How do you play F9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F, A, C, Eb 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 dominant 9th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14).