Fm(maj9) Guitar Chords Explained | F Minor Major Ninth

Welcome to our deep dive into the F m(maj9) chord. This complex chord is part of the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes F, Ab, C, E, and G. The F m(maj9) chord is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, 7, and 9, which correspond to the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial to mastering its structure. If you need a refresher on what these intervals represent, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals. This will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals, a key concept in guitar music theory.

Our comprehensive tutorial on the F m(maj9) chord will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones composing the chord. This will enable you to visualize and understand the chord structure more effectively. If you're interested in expanding your chord knowledge beyond the basics, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great resource.

The F m(maj9) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, which frequently utilize the maj7, m7, and 7 chord types. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions is a great place to start.

Lastly, if you've ever wondered how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on guitar chords notation will be a valuable resource. And remember, if you ever come across a chord shape you're not sure how to name, our interactive tool for chord naming can help.

Let's get started on mastering the F m(maj9) chord!