V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
F7#9 Chord
Learn the F7#9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F3A5Cb7Eb#9G#
Playable F7#9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 1 3 1 2 1 4
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 8 7 8 9 5
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 13 12 10 13 10 11
Full fretboard map
Every F7#9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using F7#9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | F |
| 3 | 3 | A |
| 5 | 5 | C |
| b7 | b7 | Eb |
| #9 | b3 | G# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – b3