Fmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Fmadd9 on ukulele is 0-5-4-3: put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your middle finger on the 4th fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 5th fret of the C string and leave the g string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: F, Ab, C and G
- Frets: 0 5 4 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for F#madd9? That is Gbmadd9
Fmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- F minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- F (root), Ab (minor 3rd), C (perfect 5th), G (major 9th)
- Notes
- F, Ab, C and G
- Frets
- 0 5 4 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fmadd9 chord
Here is the Fmadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Fmadd9?
Not really. 0-5-4-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Fmadd9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Fmadd9 chord?
The Fmadd9 chord is built from four notes: F, Ab, C and G (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Fmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Fmadd9 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.