Finger Positions

F#maj9/D diagram
Root Note F#
Name F# major ninth over D
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M-9M
Relative Minor D#m
Notes D, F#, A#, C#, F, G#
Aliases F#maj9, F#Δ9, F#^9

How to play the F#maj9/D Chord

The F#maj9/D is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F# major ninth over D is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M intervals. In the key of F# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F#maj9/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F# → C# → D#m → B

vi-IV-I-V

D#m → B → F# → C#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

F# G#m A#m B C# D#m Fdim

7ths

F#maj7 G#m7 A#m7 Bmaj7 C#7 D#m7 Fm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Harmonic Major Bebop Major Ichikosucho Messiaen's Mode #3 Chromatic

* 8 scales found containing the notes D, F#, A#, C#, F, G#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F#maj9/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 62, 66, 70, 61, 65, 68
Frequencies (Hz)

293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899, 277.1826309768721, 349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451