Extended · F# root / G♭
F#maj9 / G♭maj9
Lush and expansive. Adds colour above the major 7th chord.
Notes in F#maj9
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#maj9, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F#
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About the F#maj9 Chord
The F#maj9 chord is a major 9th chord built on F# (also written G♭maj9). It contains the notes F#, A#, C#, F, G# — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Lush and expansive. Adds colour above the major 7th chord. Practising the F#maj9 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.