# 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 E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of F major 9.

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

## 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: 139

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 0 2 0 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/002011)
- Shape 2: 0 0 3 0 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/003011)
- Shape 3: 0 0 3 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/003010)
- Shape 4: 0 0 3 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/003013)
- Shape 5: 0 0 3 2 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/003213)
- Shape 6: 0 3 3 2 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/033213)
- Shape 7: 0 0 3 5 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/003553)
- Shape 8: 0 3 3 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major-9/e/033055)

## Related Articles

- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/how-to-read-guitar-chord-diagrams
- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/chord-construction-guitar
- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/chord-inversions-guitar
- https://guitarwiz.app/articles/major-vs-minor-chords