F Sharp Added 9th (also written Gbadd9)
F#add9 is made of 4 notes: F#, A#, C# and G#. Here it is in root position, with F# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of F#add9, 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 |
| G# | 9 | 9th |
An add9 chord is a major chord with the 9th added (the 2nd, an octave up). It sounds shimmering and modern, and is a favorite in acoustic pop and worship music.