F#13(#9) chord - F# Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth - guitar chord chart

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 13(#9) chord. This is a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. The notes that make up this chord are F#, A#, C#, E, G##, B, and D#. These notes are built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, #9, 11, and 13.

For those who are new to music theory, these intervals refer to the distances between notes. The complete names of these intervals are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Augmented Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. If you want to learn more about these intervals, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

This chord is often used in more advanced music, particularly in genres like jazz, due to its complex and sophisticated sound. If you want to understand more about how this chord is used in context, our tutorial about jazz chord progressions may be of interest.

Learning to play the F# 13(#9) chord can be tricky, but we're here to help. This tutorial will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones that compose this chord. If you want to learn more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial can be a great resource.

Remember, the F# 13(#9) is a dominant chord, so if you're unfamiliar with these, it might be a good idea to familiarize yourself with them first. And if you're unsure about any chord shapes, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a great help. Happy playing!