Fm9
Extended · F root
Fm9
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
0 st3 st7 st10 st14 st
Notes in Fm9
FRoot
Ab3rd
C5th
Eb7th
G9th
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 Fm9, Fm, F7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F
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About the Fm9 Chord
The Fm9 chord is a minor 9th chord built on F. It contains the notes F, Ab, C, Eb, G — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings. Practising the Fm9 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.