Fmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Fmaj9 chord on your ukulele? It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. Your fingers go on the C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Fmaj9, step by step.
- Notes: F, A, C, E and G
- Frets: 0 4 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Fmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- F major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- F (root), A (major 3rd), C (perfect 5th), E (major 7th), G (9th)
- Notes
- F, A, C, E and G
- Frets
- 0 4 1 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fmaj9 chord
Here is the Fmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Leave the g and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Fmaj9 chord?
The Fmaj9 chord is built from five notes: F, A, C, E and G (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Fmaj9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Fmaj9 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. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.