V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
F9#5 Chord
Learn the F9#5 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F3A#5C#b7Eb9G
Playable F9#5 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 4 1 2 x 3
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 4 3 x 4 5
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 8 5 8 x 9
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 8 5 8 x 9
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 13 10 11 10 10 11
Full fretboard map
Every F9#5 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using F9#5
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 | 2 | G |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – b7 – 2