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Fmaj9 chord

F major 9th

C4
F
A
C
E
G

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Notes

  • F
    R
  • A
    3
  • C
    5
  • E
    7
  • G
    9

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9

Fmaj9 inversions

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

Root position Fmaj9

C4
F
A
C
E

1st inversion Fmaj9/A

C4
A
C
E
F

2nd inversion Fmaj9/C

C
E
F
A
C6

3rd inversion Fmaj9/E

C5
E
F
A
C

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FAQ

What notes are in the Fmaj9 chord?

The F major 9th chord (Fmaj9) has 5 notes: F, A, C, E and G.

How do you play Fmaj9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F, A, C, E 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 major 9th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11, 14).