V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
F#9 Chord
Learn the F#9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F#3A#5C#b7E9G#
Playable F#9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 2 4 2 3 2 4
D shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 6 x 4 6 5 4
C shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 9 8 9 9 9
A shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 9 x 13 11 12
G shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 14 13 11 13 11 12
Full fretboard map
Every F#9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using F#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 | E |
| 9 | 2 | G# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 2