Fadd9

Added · F root

Fadd9

A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open.

0 st4 st7 st14 st

Notes in Fadd9

FRoot
A3rd
C5th
G7th

F has a warm, slightly rounded quality. Common in classical, jazz, and as the IV chord in C major.

Identify the Chord Quality on F

Each chord below is played on F. Listen and identify whether you heard Fadd9, Fm, F7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Add 9 in All 12 Keys

Cadd9C#add9D♭add9Dadd9D#add9E♭add9Eadd9Fadd9F#add9G♭add9Gadd9G#add9A♭add9Aadd9A#add9B♭add9Badd9

Other Chords in F

FMajorFmMinorF°DiminishedF+AugmentedFsus2Sus2Fsus4Sus4Fmaj7Major 7thFm7Minor 7thF7Dominant 7thFø7Half Diminished

Related Added

Fadd4Add 4

About the Fadd9 Chord

The Fadd9 chord is a add 9 chord built on F. It contains the notes F, A, C, G — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open. Practising the Fadd9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.