Fadd9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Fadd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come. Just put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string and let the rest ring open.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: F, A, C and G
- Frets: 0 0 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Fadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- F added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- F (root), A (major 3rd), C (perfect 5th), G (9th)
- Notes
- F, A, C and G
- Frets
- 0 0 1 0
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fadd9 chord
Here is the Fadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Leave the g, C and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
If you have just picked up a ukulele this is a perfect early chord to learn. Most people get it on the first try. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Fadd9 chord?
The Fadd9 chord is built from four notes: F, A, C and G (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth keeps the chord bright but opens it up with a more modern, ringing color.
Ukulele songs that use the Fadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Fadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.