F MAJOR NINTH - CHARANGO

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Chord composition

I III V VII IX
Root Major third Perfect fifth Major seventh Major ninth
F A C E G

ALL ABOUT THE F MAJOR NINTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The F Major Ninth chord is composed of 5 notes :

  • F (Root)
  • A (Major third)
  • C (Perfect fifth)
  • E (Major seventh)
  • G (Major ninth)

These notes form a major ninth chord, combining stability and harmonic richness.

How to play F Major Ninth on charango

The maj9 chord F Major Ninth is a major seventh chord (1-3-5-7) with an added major ninth.

  • Complete structure: root, major third, fifth, major seventh, major ninth (5 notes)
  • Lush sound: very rich and sophisticated, emblematic of modern jazz
  • Enriched rest chord: replaces Imaj7 for even more color
  • Extended voicings: often played on 5-6 strings in jazz

This is probably the richest and most consonant chord in jazz, combining the sweetness of major seventh with the brightness of the ninth.

Common uses of F Major Ninth

The maj9 chord brings maximum sophistication:

  • Modern jazz: preferred tonic chord (Imaj9)
  • Bossa nova: emblematic color of the style
  • Neo-soul and R&B: modern harmonic sophistication
  • Jazz ballads: creates lush atmosphere

Styles

Modern jazz: sophisticated rest chord.

Bossa nova: defines elegant Brazilian sound.

Neo-soul: contemporary harmonic richness.

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