F#maj9 chord
F-sharp major ninth, also written Gbmaj9. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- F#
- 1
- A#
- 3
- C#
- 5
- E#
- 7
- G#
- 9
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The major seventh sits a half step below the root, which gives it that soft, jazzy sound.
The 9th adds color on top without changing whether it's major or minor.
How to play F#maj9
- Root on A
- x-9-8-10-9-x
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with F#maj9
F#maj9 uses only notes from F# major, Db major, Eb minor and Bb minor. It sounds most at home in F# major.