F#/Gb6add9 guitar chord (F#/Gb Major 6th, Added 9th)

Symbols: 6add9, add6/9, 6/9

Steps: 1-3-5-6-9

Notes: F#-A#-C#-D#-G#

The F#/Gb 6add9 chord is a vibrant blend of the 6th and 9th added to the major triad. Its notes F#, A#, C#, D# and G# create a warm and inviting sound, often used in jazz, soul, and pop styles. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "F#/Gb 6add9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F#/Gb6add9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

F#/Gb6add9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

F#/Gb6add9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

F#/Gb6add9 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings