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Fm(maj9) — minor major ninth

Notes in FmFmFmFm(maj9): F – Ab – C – E – GFormula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 7 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The minor major seventh, now with the ninth. It keeps the same suspense — the friction between minor third and major seventh — and the ninth makes it wider and less sharp-edged.

The same chord on all four instruments

Fm(maj9), 0 3 6 0 6 0Fm(maj9)3123ECG#GFE
Guitar
Fm(maj9), 0 3 6 0 6 0Fm(maj9)3123ECG#GFE
Electric guitar
Fm(maj9), 3 0 5 6Fm(maj9)3123FGEG#
Cavaquinho
Fm(maj9), 0 5 4 7Fm(maj9)4213GFG#E
Ukulele

Where to use it: Soundtracks and jazz; the widened version of the AmMaj7 step in AmAmAmAm → AmMaj7 → Am7Am7Am7Am7Am6.

Every region of the neck hides more shapes of Fm(maj9). In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in each instrument's own voice; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Extended family.

Other chords in this family

Fmaj9F9Fm9Fm11F13Fmaj9(#11)F11Fmaj11Fmaj13Fm13

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