I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
F Add 9 Chord
Learn the F Add 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F3A5C9G
Playable F Add 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 x 2 x 3
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 5 x 3 5 6 3
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 8 7 5 8 5
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 10 12 10 8
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 13 10 10 10 10 13
Full fretboard map
Every F Add 9 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 F Add 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | F |
| 3 | 3 | A |
| 5 | 5 | C |
| 9 | 2 | G |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 2