Banjo · Open D
F♯ added ninth · Frets 4–6
F♯add9 banjo chord
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How to play F♯add9 on banjo
The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the three strings from the low D to the A at the 4th fret and your ring finger on the high D string at the 6th fret. Don’t play the short F♯ string.
From the short F♯ string x 4 4 4 6 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in F♯add9?
F♯add9, F♯ added ninth, is F♯, A♯, C♯ and G♯: the root (F♯), the major third (A♯), the perfect fifth (C♯) and the ninth (G♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.
Can I use F♯add9 instead of F♯?
Yes, almost anywhere: F♯add9 is F♯ with G♯ added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.
Is F♯sus2 the same as F♯add9?
No. F♯add9 keeps the major third, A♯; F♯sus2 drops it and has G♯ in its place.
What is the difference between F♯add9 and F♯9?
F♯9 also has the minor seventh, E; F♯add9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.
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Added ninth chords in every key
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F♯add9 in other banjo tunings
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