Finger Positions

Root Note A

Name A minor maj9 over F

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-9M

Relative Minor F#m

Notes F, A, C#, E, B

Aliases

How to play the Ammaj9/F Chord

The Ammaj9/F is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the A minor maj9 over F is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 9M intervals. In the key of A Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Ammaj9/F chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A → E → F#m → D

vi-IV-I-V

F#m → D → A → E

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to A helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

A Bm C#m D E F#m G#dim

7ths

Amaj7 Bm7 C#m7 Dmaj7 E7 F#m7 G#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes F, A, C#, E, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Ammaj9/F chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 69, 61, 64, 71

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 440, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 493.8833012561241