Extended · F# root / G♭
F#9 / G♭9
A dominant 7th with an added 9th. Funky and full of energy.
Notes in F#9
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#9, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Dominant 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F#
Related Extended
About the F#9 Chord
The F#9 chord is a dominant 9th chord built on F# (also written G♭9). It contains the notes F#, A#, C#, E, G# — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
A dominant 7th with an added 9th. Funky and full of energy. Practising the F#9 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.