I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
F Major 9 Chord
Learn the F Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable F Major 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 2 2 1 3
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 5 x 3 5 5 3
C shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 8 7 9 8 8
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 10 12 10 12
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 13 12 10 12 10 12
Full fretboard map
Every F Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using F Major 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.