Fmadd9 guitar chord

The Fmadd9 chord (F minor added 9th) is built from the notes F, Ab, C and G, formula 1–b3–5–9.

Notes
F Ab C G
Type
minor added 9th
Level
Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
××213FGCAb
xx3014

How to play Fmadd9

The easiest Fmadd9 shape is xx3014, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.

A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.

Other ways to play it

Questions

What notes are in the Fmadd9 chord?

Fmadd9 contains F, Ab, C and G. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.

Is Fmadd9 hard to play on guitar?

It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is xx3014.

What can I play instead of Fmadd9?

Fm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Fmadd9 is too hard or too busy.