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F dominant ninth chord

The F9 chord (dominant ninth) is made of the notes F, A, C, E♭, G. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7 9.

F9

Ninths · 5 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1FUnison
3AMajor third
5CPerfect fifth
♭7E♭Minor seventh
9GMajor ninth

Inversions

  • F9F A C E♭ GRoot position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the F9 chord?
The notes are F, A, C, E♭, G.
What is the formula of the F9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 9: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth.

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