Chord · Minor 9 Key of F

Fm9 Chord on guitar · voicings, notes & diagram

The Fm9 chord contains the notes F, G♯, C, D♯, G. Smooth, neo-soul-perfect — m7 with the 9 on top.

Voicings

How to play Fm9.

Fm9 8fr × 1 3 1 2 4 E A D G B E

A-shape

Every chord tone on the neck

EADGBE 35791215 Root Scale note

Notes & intervals.

# Degree Note
1 1 F root
2 b3 G♯
3 5 C
4 b7 D♯
5 9 G

Sound & use

Smooth, neo-soul-perfect — m7 with the 9 on top.

D'Angelo / Erykah Badu rhythm guitar; jazz comping over minor vamps.

Common in: neo-soul, jazz, r&b

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Same key

Other chords in the key of F.

F

Major

Fm

Minor

Fdim

Diminished

Faug

Augmented

Fsus2

Suspended 2nd

Fsus4

Suspended 4th

F7

Dominant 7

Fmaj7

Major 7

Fm7

Minor 7

Fm7b5

Minor 7♭5

Fdim7

Diminished 7

Fm(maj7)

Minor-Major 7

F6

Major 6

Fm6

Minor 6

Fadd9

Add 9

Fm(add9)

Minor Add 9

F9

Dominant 9

Fmaj9

Major 9

All keys

Minor 9 chord in every key.

Cm9

C♯m9

Dm9

D♯m9

Em9

F♯m9

Gm9

G♯m9

Am9

A♯m9

Bm9

FAQ

About the Fm9 chord
on guitar.

What notes are in the Fm9 chord?

The Fm9 chord contains the notes F, G♯, C, D♯, G — that's a 1, b3, 5, b7, 9 from the root.

How do I play Fm9 on guitar?

The most common voicings for Fm9 are shown above as fretboard diagrams. Start with the a-shape — finger position numbers are inside the dots. Mute any string marked X; play open strings shown with O.

Where is Fm9 used in music?

Smooth, neo-soul-perfect — m7 with the 9 on top. D'Angelo / Erykah Badu rhythm guitar; jazz comping over minor vamps.

What's a movable shape for Fm9?

Both E-shape (root on the 6th string) and A-shape (root on the 5th string) barre versions are common. Once you can play those two shapes, you can play Minor 9 in any key just by sliding up or down the neck.

Can I print the Fm9 chord diagram?

Yes. Use your browser's print function (Cmd/Ctrl + P) — the SVG diagrams print crisply at any size. For a custom voicing or a printable handout with multiple chords, use the chord chart generator.