F♯ add 9 chord on piano
F♯add9 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. It is also written as G♭ add 9.
- 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
- F♯add9
How to play F♯add9 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 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 (F♯add9) contains 4 notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, G♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play F♯add9 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.
Is F♯ add 9 the same as G♭ add 9?
Yes. F♯ add 9 and G♭ add 9 use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.