Chord · 6ths & Adds
F♯m(add9) — F♯ Minor Add 9
F♯m(add9) is the F♯ minor add 9 chord. It is built on the root F♯ with minor 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 F♯m(add9).
- Root
- F♯
- Quality
- Minor Add 9
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 9
- Notes
- F♯ A C♯ G♯
On the keyboard
The notes of F♯m(add9)
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root | F♯4 |
| ♭3 | A | minor 3rd | A4 |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th | C♯5 |
| 9 | G♯ | major 9th | G♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on F♯
Minor Add 9 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.