F 6th Added 9th

F6add9

Notes

F · A · C · D · G

Intervals

  • RootF (1P)
  • Major 3rdA (3M)
  • Perfect 5thC (5P)
  • Major 6thD (6M)
  • Major 9thG (9M)

Fretboard

EBGDAE357912FGACDCDFGAGACDFGDFGACDACDFGAFGACD

About

The F6/9 (F–A–C–D–G) combines the warmth of the 6th with the openness of the 9th, deliberately omitting the 7th. This keeps the chord stable and resolved — unlike extensions that include a 7th, it does not imply harmonic motion. It is a rich tonic color used in jazz, R&B, and gospel as a final or resting chord. Both the D and G are essential to the sound; the 5th can be omitted in compact voicings. On guitar, spread voicings that separate the 6 and 9 allow both extensions to speak clearly without muddiness. Compared to FMaj9, the 6/9 is warmer and more grounded; compared to Fadd9, fuller.

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