Fmaj9 open chord (102010)
- Fingering
- 102010
- Fingers
- 1 – 3 – 2 –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the F major 9th chord
The Fmaj9 chord is made of F · A · C · E · G. Its formula is 1–3–5–7–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major third |
| C | 5 | perfect fifth |
| E | 7 | major seventh |
| G | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Fmaj9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the low E string.
- Put your second finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Let the A, G and high E strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 102010. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Fmaj9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open A, G and high E strings sit next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or those strings will sound dead.
Fmaj9 open chord
The open Fmaj9 chord is 102010. It uses the open A, G and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Fmaj9 chord
Fmaj9 is the IV chord in C major and I chord in F major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in A minor and III chord in D minor.
Chords related to Fmaj9
Fmaj9 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Fmaj9 chord on guitar?
Play 102010, 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 1 - 3 - 2 -.
What notes are in the Fmaj9 chord?
The F major 9th chord has 5 notes: F, A, C, E and G. Its formula is 1–3–5–7–9, counted from the F major scale.
What keys is the Fmaj9 chord in?
Fmaj9 is the IV chord in C major and I chord in F major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in A minor and III chord in D minor.
Fmaj9 chord diagram to print or save
Printable Fmaj9 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Fmaj9 chord PNG (1200 px)
