Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F sixth added ninth over C

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-6M-9M

Relative Minor Dm

Notes F, A, C, D, G

Aliases F6add9, F6/9, F69, FM69

How to play the F6add9/C Chord

The F6add9/C is a fundamental dominant 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 sixth added ninth over C is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F6add9/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Major Blues Bebop Lydian Mixolydian Lydian Dominant Bebop Minor Bebop Major Ichikosucho Composite Blues Chromatic

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F6add9/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 69, 60, 62, 67

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 440, 261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076, 391.99543598174927