Fm9 guitar chord (F Minor 9th)

Symbols: m9, min9, -9

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9

Notes: F-Ab-C-Eb-G

The F m9 chord extends the minor 7th by adding a ninth for a richer harmonic texture. Its notes F, Ab, C, Eb and G produce a soulful and deeply expressive sound, ideal for jazz, blues, and R&B. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "F m9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Fm9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 1st fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
Fm9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
  • Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3
Fm9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 13th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 13th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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