root position: F#add9
F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – G♯
F#add9 Piano Chord
The F sharp add9 chord (F♯add9) is made of the notes F♯, A♯, C♯ and G♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 9.
Notes in F♯add9
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| C♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| G♯ | 9 | major 9th |
How to play F♯add9 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
F♯add9 inversions
1st inversion: F#add9/A#
A♯ – C♯ – F♯ – G♯
2nd inversion: F#add9/C#
C♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯
Other names for F#add9
F♯add9 is also written as F♯add9, F#add2, F♯add2, Gbadd9, G♭add9, Gbadd2, G♭add2.
Keys that contain F♯add9
F♯add9 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.