Extended · F# root / G♭
F#m9 / G♭m9
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
Notes in F#m9
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#m9, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F#
Related Extended
About the F#m9 Chord
The F#m9 chord is a minor 9th chord built on F# (also written G♭m9). It contains the notes F#, A, C#, E, G# — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings. Practising the F#m9 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.