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F#m(add9) — minor added ninth

Also written Gbm(add9) — the same chord, spelled the other way.

Notes in F#m(add9): F# – A – C# – G#Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 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 added ninth keeps the strength of the minor triad and adds openness through the ninth, without the seventh. The result is a modern, emotive minor color.

The same chord on all four instruments

F#m(add9), 2 4 4 2 2 4F#m(add9)123114F#C#F#AC#G#
Guitar
F#m(add9), 2 4 4 2 2 4F#m(add9)123114F#C#F#AC#G#
Electric guitar
F#m(add9), 6 6 7 7F#m(add9)61123G#C#F#A
Cavaquinho
F#m(add9), 1 1 2 0F#m(add9)112G#C#F#A
Ukulele

Where to use it: Ballads, soundtracks and arrangements with a more open minor color.

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Part of the Added-tone family.

Other chords in this family

F#add9

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