F add 9 chord on piano
Fadd9 is an add 9 chord built on F. It uses the notes F - A - C - G and sounds shimmering and modern, a favorite in pop ballads.
- Notes
- F A C G
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Fadd9
How to play Fadd9 step by step
- Find F. F is the white key just left of each group of three black keys.
- Add A, 4 half steps above F.
- Add C, 7 half steps above F.
- Add G, 14 half steps above F.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F add 9 chord?
The F add 9 chord (Fadd9) contains 4 notes: F, A, C, G. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play Fadd9 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on F and play F, A, C, G together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.