F#maj9 chord
F# major 9th · also written Gbmaj9
C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
E#
G#
Want it in context? Open F#maj9 on the full piano.
Notes
- F#R
- A#3
- C#5
- E#7
- G#9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
F#maj9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#maj9
C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
E#
1st inversion F#maj9/A#
C4
A#
C5
C#
E#
F#
2nd inversion F#maj9/C#
C5
C#
E#
F#
A#
C6
3rd inversion F#maj9/E#
C5
E#
F#
A#
C6
C#
More F# chords
Major 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#maj9 chord?
The F# major 9th chord (F#maj9) has 5 notes: F#, A#, C#, E# and G#.
How do you play F#maj9 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).
Is F#maj9 the same as Gbmaj9?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#maj9 and Gbmaj9 sound the same.