Fmaj9 chord on 4-String Bass – Drop C
in Drop C (C-G-C-F) tuning
Fmaj9
Major 9
Notes:F · A · C · E · G
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Fingerings (8)
Fmaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 2 4 2 | 3 1 2 1 | F A E G | medium · barre on fret 2 | |
| 5 0 4 4 | 3 – 1 2 | F G E A | easy | |
| 7 9 9 0 | 1 2 3 – | G E A F | medium | |
| 4 2 5 2 | 2 1 3 1 | E A F G | medium · barre on fret 2 | |
| 4 0 5 4 | 1 – 3 2 | E G F A | easy | |
| 9 9 7 0 | 2 3 1 – | A E G F | medium | |
| 7 10 9 11 | 1 3 2 4 | G F A E | hard | |
| 9 10 7 11 | 2 3 1 4 | A F G E | hard |
The Fmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes F, A, C, E, G. Below are playable fingerings for 4-String Bass – Drop C generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Fmaj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | F |
| 3 | 4 | A |
| 5 | 7 | C |
| 7 | 11 | E |
| 9 | 14 | G |
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Other roots
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What notes make up the Fmaj9 chord?
Fmaj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes F, A, C, E, G.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.