Fmmaj9 guitar chord (F Minor 9th, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj9, min(maj9), m9(maj7), mM9

Steps: 1-b3-5-7-9

Notes: F-Ab-C-E-G

The F mmaj9 chord extends the mmaj7 by adding a ninth, resulting in an even richer harmonic texture. Its notes F, Ab, C, E and G bring a deep, introspective quality to your playing. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "F mmaj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Fmmaj9 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 6th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Fmmaj9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • 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

Fmmaj9 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 6th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 15th fret with your ring finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings