F Major 9th Guitar Chord (Fmaj9)
F Major 9th (Fmaj9) is built from F, A, C, E, G, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M formula measured from the root F. This page shows 43 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Fmaj9
Notes in Fmaj9
- F1P
- A3M
- C5P
- E7M
- G9M
How to play Fmaj9
F Major 9th Guitar Chord (Fmaj9) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Fmaj9 FAQ
- What notes are in F Major 9th?
- F Major 9th (Fmaj9) contains F, A, C, E, G. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M above the root F.
- How do you play Fmaj9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Fmaj9": low E at fret 1, D at fret 2, B at fret 1.
- Is Fmaj9 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.