Fadd9 chord at the 1st fret (xx3213)
- Fingering
- xx3213
- Fingers
- – – 3 2 1 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the F add 9 chord
The Fadd9 chord is made of F · A · C · G. Its formula is 1–3–5–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major third |
| C | 5 | perfect fifth |
| G | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Fadd9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the D string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Strum from the D string down and leave the low E and A strings out.
That is the 1st fret shape, xx3213. It is rated medium: 4 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Fadd9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E and A strings are not part of this Fadd9 shape. Start your strum on the D string, or rest your thumb on the unused strings to keep them quiet.
Easy Fadd9 guitar chord
The easiest Fadd9 shape on this page is xx3065 (open position). It uses 3 fingers and 4 strings, with no barre.
Fadd9 open chord
The open Fadd9 chord is xx3065. It uses the open G string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Fadd9 chord
Fadd9 is the IV chord in C major, I chord in F major and V chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in A minor, III chord in D minor and VII chord in G minor.
Chords related to Fadd9
Fadd9 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Fadd9 chord on guitar?
Play xx3213, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - - 3 2 1 4.
What notes are in the Fadd9 chord?
The F add 9 chord has 4 notes: F, A, C and G. Its formula is 1–3–5–9, counted from the F major scale.
What keys is the Fadd9 chord in?
Fadd9 is the IV chord in C major, I chord in F major and V chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in A minor, III chord in D minor and VII chord in G minor.
Fadd9 chord diagram to print or save
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