# F major 9 Guitar Chord

> The F major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth G to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of F major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Fmaj9
- Notes: F, A, C, E, G
- Intervals: 1 (F), 3 (A), 5 (C), 7 (E), 9 (G)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 35

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 3 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/x33055)
- Shape 2: 8 0 7 0 6 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/807060)
- Shape 3: 8 7 7 0 6 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/877060)
- Shape 4: 8 8 7 0 6 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/887060)
- Shape 5: 8 8 7 0 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/887080)
- Shape 6: 8 7 7 0 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/877068)
- Shape 7: 8 0 10 10 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/80aa80)
- Shape 8: 8 8 10 0 10 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/c/88a0a0)

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