Chord · 6ths & Adds
Fadd9 — F Added 9th
Fadd9 is the F added 9th chord. It is built on the root F with major 3rd (A), perfect 5th (C) and major 9th (G) above it — the formula 1 3 5 9, sounding the notes F A C G. On the piano it sits at F (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Fadd9.
- Root
- F
- Quality
- Added 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Notes
- F A C G
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Fadd9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root | F4 |
| 3 | A | major 3rd | A4 |
| 5 | C | perfect 5th | C5 |
| 9 | G | major 9th | G5 |
Other 6ths & adds on F
Added 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.