F#/Gb7#9 guitar chord (F#/Gb Dominant 7th, Sharp 9th)

Symbols: 7#9, 7+9, 7b10

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-#9

Notes: F#-A#-C#-E-A

The F#/Gb 7#9 chord sharpens the ninth, creating a powerful and gritty sound. With notes F#, A#, C#, E and A, this chord is iconic in blues and rock music, often used to evoke a raw, emotional quality. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "F#/Gb 7#9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
F#/Gb7#9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Barre the 5th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
  • Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2
F#/Gb7#9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
  • With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Other F#/Gb Chords

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Other Dominant 7th, Sharp 9th Chords