F Add 9 Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: F - A - C - G
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th
Quick answer
The Fadd9 guitar chord is played as 1-0-3-2-1-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes F, A, C, G.
- Fret pattern
- 1-0-3-2-1-0
- Chord notes
- F, A, C, G
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
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How to Play Fadd9
- 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the low E string
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the B string
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the D string
- 5Play the A, high E strings open
About Add 9 Chords
A major triad with an added 9th (the 2nd an octave up). Add9 chords sound bright and shimmering, adding richness without the tension of a 7th. Widely used in pop, rock, and worship music.
F Add 9 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the F Add 9 guitar chord?
The F Add 9 guitar chord uses the notes F, A, C, G.
How do you play Fadd9 on guitar?
Play the Fadd9 guitar chord with the 1-0-3-2-1-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Place your index finger on fret 1 of the low E string Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the D string Play the A, high E strings open
What is the formula for F Add 9?
The F Add 9 formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th.