# F minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The F minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth G to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third A♭ and ninth G gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With A♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of F minor add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Fmin(add9)
- Notes: F, A♭, C, G
- Intervals: 1 (F), ♭3 (A♭), 5 (C), 9 (G)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 32

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 6 0 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/xx6068)
- Shape 2: 4 3 3 0 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/433011)
- Shape 3: 4 3 3 1 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/433113)
- Shape 4: 4 3 3 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/433013)
- Shape 5: 4 3 3 0 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/433014)
- Shape 6: 4 3 3 5 6 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/433563)
- Shape 7: 4 3 5 5 6 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/435563)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 6 5 6 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor-add-9/a-flat/xx6563)

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