F Sharp Dominant 9th (also written Gb9)
F#9 is made of 5 notes: F#, A#, C#, E and G#. Here it is in root position, with F# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of F#9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F# |
|---|---|---|
| F# | 1 | root |
| A# | 3 | major 3rd |
| C# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E | b7 | minor 7th |
| G# | 9 | 9th |
A dominant 9th chord stacks a 9th on top of a dominant 7th. It sounds funky and rich, a classic sound in funk and soul.