F# 9(b5)

The F# 9(b5) chord consists of the F# (Perfect unison), A# (Major third), C (Diminished fifth), E (Minor seventh) and G# (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a F# 9(b5) chord

How to play the F# 9(b5) chord

  1. Find F# (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add A# (Major third) — 4 semitones above F#
  3. Add C (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above F#
  4. Add E (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above F#
  5. Add G# (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above F#
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the F# 9(b5) chord

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