F ninth guitar chord (F9)
A ninth chord adds a ninth to the seventh chord. A rich, groovy sound, typical of funk, soul and blues.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 1
Position 2 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | root |
| A | major third |
| C | perfect fifth |
| E♭ (E flat) | minor seventh |
| G | major ninth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 · F – A – C – E♭ – G
A progression with this chord
The basis of blues and funk: the ninth chord on the first degree, then on the fourth.