# 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-sharp-major-9/c-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: F♯maj9
- 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: 5

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 4 3 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-sharp-major-9/c-sharp/x44364)
- Shape 2: 9 9 6 6 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-sharp-major-9/c-sharp/996666)
- Shape 3: 9 8 6 6 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-sharp-major-9/c-sharp/986676)
- Shape 4: 9 8 8 11 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-sharp-major-9/c-sharp/988b99)
- Shape 5: 9 8 8 11 9 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-sharp-major-9/c-sharp/988b9x)

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