F Sharp Major 9th (also written Gbmaj9)
F#maj9 is made of 5 notes: F#, A#, C#, E# (F) and G#. Here it is in root position, with F# at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from F# |
|---|---|---|
| F# | 1 | root |
| A# | 3 | major 3rd |
| C# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E# (F) | 7 | major 7th |
| G# | 9 | 9th |
A major 9th chord adds a 9th to a major 7th. It sounds lush and dreamy, the sound of smooth jazz and neo-soul ballads.