F♯ dominant 9th chord on piano
F♯9 is a dominant 9th chord built on F♯. It uses the notes F♯ - A♯ - C♯ - E - G♯ and sounds rich and funky, a staple of funk, gospel and jazz. It is also written as G♭ dominant 9th.
- Notes
- F♯ A♯ C♯ E G♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 on the upper four notes
- Left hand fingering
- 5 on the root
- Chord symbol
- F♯9
How to play F♯9 step by step
- Find F♯. F♯ is the first black key in each group of three. The same key is also called G♭.
- Add A♯, 4 half steps above F♯.
- Add C♯, 7 half steps above F♯.
- Add E, 10 half steps above F♯.
- Add G♯, 14 half steps above F♯.
- Press all 5 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 on the upper four notes 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♯ dominant 9th chord?
The F♯ dominant 9th chord (F♯9) contains 5 notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, E, G♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9.
How do you play F♯9 on piano?
Play the root F♯ alone with your left hand, then play A♯, C♯, E, G♯ with your right hand. That spreads the five notes comfortably across both hands.
Is F♯ dominant 9th the same as G♭ dominant 9th?
Yes. F♯ dominant 9th and G♭ dominant 9th use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.