Added · F# root / G♭
F#add9 / G♭add9
A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open.
Notes in F#add9
F# / Gb appears frequently in jazz ballads and neo-soul. A half-step above the common keys.
Identify the Chord Quality on F#
Each chord below is played on F#. Listen and identify whether you heard F#add9, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the F#add9 Chord
The F#add9 chord is a add 9 chord built on F# (also written G♭add9). 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 F#add9 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.