Fm(add9) chord
F minor added 9th
C4
F
Ab
C
G
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Notes
- FR
- Abb3
- C5
- G9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Fm(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Fm(add9)
C4
F
Ab
C
1st inversion Fm(add9)/Ab
C4
Ab
C
F
2nd inversion Fm(add9)/C
C
F
Ab
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Fm(add9) chord?
The F minor added 9th chord (Fm(add9)) has 4 notes: F, Ab, C and G.
How do you play Fm(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on F, Ab, C 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).