F Sharp Minor 9th (also written Gbm9)
F#m9 is made of 5 notes: F#, A, C#, E 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 | b3 | minor 3rd |
| C# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E | b7 | minor 7th |
| G# | 9 | 9th |
A minor 9th chord adds a 9th to a minor 7th. It sounds deep and smooth, very common in R&B, neo-soul and jazz.