F#-6(9) Minor

The F#-6(9) chord is built from the notes F# – A – C# – D# – G#.

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Also known as

F#-6(add9)F#-6add9F#m6add9F#mi6(add9)F#min6(add9)F#min6/9

Chord tones, one by one

F#Root

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — F#.

AThird

Minor third

Three semitones — makes the chord minor (darker, sadder).

C#Fifth

Perfect fifth

Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.

D#Extension

Thirteenth (13)

A 13th — full, rich top extension.

G#Extension

Ninth (9)

A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Dorian scale; its characteristic note is the major 6th (13).

🎸 Genres

Modal jazz · Funk · Soul · Rock

-6(9) in every key

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