Gitarist OkuluF#maj9 chordF# major 9th
F#maj9 (F# major 9th, also written Gbmaj9) has a very smooth, modern jazz sound. Notes: F# – A# – C# – F – G#.
How to play F#maj9
- String 6: fret 2, finger 1 (index)
- String 5: fret 4, finger 3 (ring)
- String 4: fret 3, finger 2 (middle)
- String 3: fret 3, finger 2 (middle)
- String 2: fret 2, finger 1 (index)
- String 1: fret 4, finger 4 (pinky)
- Barre: lay your index finger flat across fret 2
× muted string · ○ open string · numbers are fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
💻 Learn it by playing in the app
Open the app →The chord check listens and tells you which string is muted
Chord structure
| Note | F# | A# | C# | F | G# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1 (root) | 3 (major 3rd) | 5 (perfect 5th) | 7 | 9 |
Other ways to play F#maj9
Fret 2 · E shape
Fret 6 · C shape
Fret 9 · A shape
Tips
- For the barre, keep your index finger close to the fret and slightly rolled onto its bony side; thumb behind the neck, around the middle.
- Pick each string on its own and listen for muted strings; a finger touching the next string is the usual cause.
- Press, release, press again: if you can form F#maj9 cleanly 20 times in a minute, you have it.