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Fadd9 Chord on Guitar
- Fadd9
- F · A · C · G
- Open chord
Open
Fadd9 is an add9 chord: a major chord with the ninth added on top, brighter and more open than plain major. The open shape uses 2 fingers on 4 strings.
How to play Fadd9, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 6 at the 1st fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 4 at the 3rd fret.
- Strum strings 6 to 3 only.
More ways to play Fadd9
Notes in Fadd9
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major third |
| C | 5 | fifth |
| G | 9 | ninth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 9
Questions about Fadd9
What notes are in Fadd9?
F, A, C and G. Those are the 1, 3, 5, 9 of the chord, counted from F.
Which strings do I strum for Fadd9?
All six strings.
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