F added ninth · Frets 1–3
Fadd9 guitar chord
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F augmented added ninth · Frets 2–3
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Fadd9 · The Beatles
C6sus4 · Keith Richards · nearest shape for the hand
How to play Fadd9 on guitar
The most common way, the first shape above: your undefined finger on the low E string at the 1st fret, your ring finger on the D string at the 3rd fret, your middle finger on the G string at the 2nd fret, your index finger on the B string at the 1st fret and your little finger on the high E string at the 3rd fret. Don’t play the A string.
From the low E string 1 x 3 2 1 3 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in Fadd9?
Fadd9, 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 Fadd9 instead of F?
Yes, almost anywhere: Fadd9 is F with G added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.
Is Fsus2 the same as Fadd9?
No. Fadd9 keeps the major third, A; Fsus2 drops it and has G in its place.
What is the difference between Fadd9 and F9?
F9 also has the minor seventh, E♭; Fadd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.
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