F#m(add9) chord
F# minor added 9th · also written Gbm(add9)
C4
F#
A
C5
C#
G#
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Notes
- F#R
- Ab3
- C#5
- G#9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
F#m(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#m(add9)
C4
F#
A
C5
C#
1st inversion F#m(add9)/A
C4
A
C5
C#
F#
2nd inversion F#m(add9)/C#
C5
C#
F#
A
C6
More F# chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#m(add9) chord?
The F# minor added 9th chord (F#m(add9)) has 4 notes: F#, A, C# and G#.
How do you play F#m(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, A, 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).
Is F#m(add9) the same as Gbm(add9)?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#m(add9) and Gbm(add9) sound the same.