F#7#9 guitar chord
The F#7#9 chord (F# 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes F#, A#, C#, E and G##, formula 1–3–5–b7–#9.
- Notes
- F# A# C# E G##
- Type
- 7th sharp 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
202320How to play F#7#9
The easiest F#7#9 shape is 202320, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Gritty and aggressive, famous as the 'Hendrix chord' in rock and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#7#9 chord?
F#7#9 contains F#, A#, C#, E and G##. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–#9.
Is F#7#9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 202320.
What can I play instead of F#7#9?
F#7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#7#9 is too hard or too busy.